November 18, 2025
By Anjali Kochhar
This week in crypto has been one of the most eventful periods of the quarter. Price volatility, ETF movement, macroeconomic shifts, and investor behavior have all played roles in shaping a highly dynamic market environment. Below is a 900-word comprehensive breakdown of the top 10 updates and trends you must know.
1. Bitcoin Drops Below $95,000 – Markets Shocked
Bitcoin falling below the $95K level was the single biggest headline of the week. After weeks of sideways movement, BTC finally gave in to selling pressure. This drop occurred alongside sharp ETF outflows and a clear shift in trader sentiment, signaling that the market is no longer in the optimistic phase it enjoyed just weeks earlier.
This move also marked one of the largest weekly pullbacks in the last several months, and it reignited fears of a deeper correction.
2. ETF Outflows Hit Multi-Month Highs
Crypto investment products saw over a billion dollars in capital outflows this week, with Bitcoin ETFs suffering the most. These outflows indicate that institutional and high-net-worth investors are de-risking, likely due to concerns about macroeconomic instability and weakening liquidity.
ETF outflows are a major signal for the market because they reflect real money leaving the ecosystem not just sentiment.
3. Ethereum Faces Pressure as ETF Outflows Rise
Not just Bitcoin Ethereum ETFs also recorded notable outflows. ETH’s price has softened considerably, slipping into the lower $3,000 range. ETH underperformance relative to Bitcoin is a concern for altcoin traders because ETH usually acts as a bellwether for broader altcoin sentiment.
4. Total Crypto Market Cap Declines Sharply
The crypto market collectively lost a significant portion of its value this week. Trillions in market cap accumulated earlier in the year have now been eroded, making this one of the most severe week-long market cool-downs since March.
This decline was broad-based, affecting blue-chip cryptos, mid-cap tokens, and even high-volume meme coins.
5. Altcoins Enter a Deep Cooling Phase
Altcoins have suffered heavier losses than Bitcoin. Historically, this is a pattern when Bitcoin corrects, altcoins drop harder. Solana, Binance Coin, XRP, Toncoin, Avalanche, and many others saw double-digit weekly declines.
Smaller-cap tokens, especially those tied to speculation like meme coins or hype-driven launches, saw even more severe drops due to lower liquidity.
6. Sentiment Indicators Turn Negative
Crypto sentiment has decisively shifted into the “fear” zone. Social media, trading platforms, and blockchain analytics all reflect rising concern.
Long-term holders are still mostly calm, but short-term holders have begun selling more aggressively. On-chain data shows increased exchange inflows a sign that holders may be preparing to sell.
7. Technical Charts Show Emerging Warning Patterns
Bitcoin and Ethereum charts both show warning signs:
- BTC is testing a key multi-month support
- ETH has broken below important trend-lines
- Several altcoins have fallen below 200-day moving averages
- Some assets show death-cross patterns
If BTC loses the $94K–$95K support zone decisively, analysts warn of extended downside risk.
8. Institutional Activity Becomes Mixed
Not all institutions are leaving. While ETFs show mass redemptions, some large buyers in OTC markets and private funds have accumulated quietly.
This is typical during market corrections: fast-money institutions exit, while long-horizon institutions buy dips. Still, net flow this week remains negative.
9. Macro Pressure Intensifies on Crypto
This week’s macroeconomic backdrop is a major part of the crypto story:
- Inflation remains stubborn
- The U.S. Federal Reserve is non-committal on future rate cuts
- Dollar liquidity is tightening globally
- Investors are rotating toward safer assets
Crypto, being a risk asset, always reacts sharply to macro uncertainty.
Final Interpretation
This week’s top 10 trends paint a clear picture:
Crypto has shifted from bullish enthusiasm to defensive caution.
The coming weeks will be shaped by whether Bitcoin can hold support, whether ETF outflows reverse, and how global macroeconomic conditions evolve.
About the author
Anjali Kochhar covers cryptocurrency and blockchain stories in India as well as globally. Having been in the field of media and journalism for over four years now, she has developed a sharp news sense and works hard to present information that goes beyond the obvious. She is an avid reader and loves writing on a wide range of subjects.
