U.S. regulatory latency triggers capital movement, with Ethereum experiencing significant outflows.

2025-12-22 10:00:12

【Chain News】The market has been quite interesting recently. For the first time in four weeks, digital asset investment products have encountered capital outflows, with a weekly scale reaching $952 million. There are two major triggers behind this — the delay in the passage of the U.S. “Clarity Act” and the still unclear regulatory outlook; coupled with rising concerns over Whale dumping in the market, investor sentiment has clearly cooled.

From a regional perspective, capital outflow almost entirely comes from the US market, amounting to as high as $990 million, only slightly offset by a small inflow from Canada and Germany. This indicates that the risk appetite of US investors is clearly declining.

Looking at it by coin type is even more interesting—Ethereum has become the biggest “refugee,” with a weekly outflow of $555 million, closely followed by Bitcoin with an outflow of $460 million. However, while some are reducing their holdings, others are adding to their positions: Solana and XRP continue to attract capital inflows, which fully reflects the current investment choices of investors—facing uncertainty, they are turning to “bets” on specific chain ecosystems or communities.

ETH0,45%

BTC-0,91%

SOL0,81%

XRP-3,11%

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GweiTooHigh

· 2025-12-24 00:51

Here we go again? The clear bill is still dragging on, and the whales have already started dumping... Ethereum has 990 million in Rug Pull, I also want to run. Solana is sucking blood again, looks like I need to reduce some ETH to play with Solana. With the regulation hanging in the balance like this, who dares to hold... American investors must be scared now. Since the clear bill is so hard to produce, it might be better to just ban it outright, everyone is pretty much aware of it. This wave of bleeding for ETH is a bit tragic, Bitcoin can still hold... it's a multiple-choice question for everyone. When whales dump once, investors run ten times, hilarious. Canada and Germany are still buying in, just acting as dumb buyers here? Haha.

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Ramen_Until_Rich

· 2025-12-23 19:15

Typical risk aversion, as soon as there's tension in the U.S., everyone runs away, Ethereum becomes a refugee haha. But Solana and XRP are still sucking blood, this is ridiculous. When will the clear legislation finally land... the whales are probably going to dump again. It's again the U.S. investors wavering, panicking and fleeing as soon as regulation moves, it's just too real. ETH is directly treated as a scapegoat and tossed out, it seems like there are still people believing in those other chains. Wait, is this data up to date? It feels like this wave might not be over... Funds are moving quickly, transferring from ETH straight to Solana, this appetite is really unpredictable.

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0xSunnyDay

· 2025-12-22 10:28

Oh my, it's the U.S. regulators putting on this show again. When will the clear legislation finally land? It's one thing for the Whale to be dumping, but now even ETH is running for its life. How desperate must this be? However, I actually have faith in SOL and XRP. There are indeed people quietly buying the dip.

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MetaReckt

· 2025-12-22 10:26

The clear bill has been postponed again? This set from the US is really something, ETH being dumped to the point of being a refugee has me feeling dizzy. --- To put it bluntly, the whale dumping is still lacking confidence. --- Is SOL and XRP about to take off? I'm a bit tempted but still observing. --- $990 million rug pull, I told you American investors are timid. --- Ethereum has directly become a dumb buyer this time, right? --- With unclear regulations, who the hell dares to increase the position in ETH? I'm not willing to gamble. --- Canada and Germany are sucking blood while the US is bleeding out, this play is interesting. --- Running from ETH to cut loss and going to SOL? This chess game is being played quite smartly, everyone. --- With the clear bill, whales, and outflows, it looks like we need to calm down. --- This reaction indicates something; people are profit-driven, and the ETH basket can’t hold money anymore.

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PhantomMiner

· 2025-12-22 10:25

The clear bill hasn't passed again, and the US is really slacking off this time. Don't investors have to run away? ETH is going to get hit again, it makes me uncomfortable just watching, but Solana's group is rising quite quickly. Regulatory delays always lead to capital outflows, it's too normal. With the whales making such big moves, what can retail investors do? They can only switch tracks. All the US funds are running away, no wonder ETH has the most outflows; if it were me, I would also look for something safer. XRP and SOL are sucking blood here, that's how the market is; today's winners may be at the bottom tomorrow. When will the clear bill pass? It's been shelved for so long, who would dare to take a Heavy Position like this? I feel like ETH will be cold for a few days, but I still haven't dared to sell everything, I'm too scared.

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