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Analysis: Bitcoin CEX Net Inflow Continues to Raise Questions, Possibly Signaling a Lack of Sustained Selling Pressure

2026.01.21 19:08:25

On January 21, CryptoQuant analyst XWIN noted that the Trump administration has once again advanced its tariff policy—a development that has been a clear headwind for Bitcoin since 2025. Tariff policies directly impact corporate profits, inflation, and monetary policy expectations, eroding overall risk appetite and leaving risk assets—including Bitcoin—more exposed to pullback shocks. The impact of economic risks on Bitcoin is quickly evident as investor behavior adjusts rapidly. With growing uncertainty around economic growth and interest rate outlooks, investors tend to trim short-term risk exposure. In this scenario, Bitcoin is often viewed as a liquid asset that can be temporarily sold to reduce portfolio risk—rather than a long-term store of value. CEX net flows offer a complementary lens. During the adjustment phase, a brief uptick in CEX inflows has been observed, aligning with temporary position adjustments. However, these inflows haven’t persisted, indicating a lack of sustained structural selling pressure.
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