Crypto Funds Diverge as Major Coins Try to Hold Ground
Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP all pushed higher at the start of the week, but the move looked cautious rather than decisive. Bitcoin held the low-$63,000 range, Ethereum edged towards $1,900, and XRP hovered near the $1.00 level as ETF flow data and technical signals stayed mixed.
ETF Flows Split the Market
Bitcoin spot funds saw the heaviest pressure, with U.S. ETFs posting net outflows of about $131.13 million on 13 August 2026. That kind of redemption can weigh on short-term sentiment, even when the broader institutional backdrop remains intact.
Ethereum funds moved in the opposite direction, drawing roughly $6.72 million in net inflows on the same day. XRP also stayed positive, adding about $2.25 million and extending its run of inflows. Recent ETF flow summaries showed Bitcoin at -$131.13 million, Ethereum at +$6.72 million and XRP at +$2.25 million, underscoring a clear split in investor appetite.
The broader context still favours accumulation over abandonment. Bitcoin ETFs had recently produced a strong weekly inflow total of more than $750 million earlier in August, while Ethereum and XRP also posted positive weekly readings before the latest daily reversal for BTC.
Bitcoin Faces Pressure Beneath Key Averages
Bitcoin traded around $63,416, leaving it below several important trend markers. The 50-day EMA sat near $64,317, the 100-day EMA near $66,393, and the 200-day EMA near $72,390, which keeps the medium-term picture tilted lower.
Momentum has also cooled. An RSI reading around 46 suggests weak bullish energy, while a negative MACD points to fading recovery strength. Immediate resistance sits near the 50-day EMA and the nearby $64,850 trendline area, making that zone the first hurdle for any meaningful rebound.
Support is concentrated lower down. The SuperTrend line near $61,291 is the first key level to watch, and a break beneath it would likely open the door to a deeper pullback. On-chain positioning also leans cautious, with exchange balances rising sharply to 18,000 BTC from 4,200 BTC the week before, a sign that more coins may be available for sale.
Ethereum Holds Better, but Still Needs Confirmation
Ethereum looked steadier than Bitcoin, trading near $1,894 and sitting above both its 50-day EMA at $1,868 and its SuperTrend support around $1,769. Even so, price remains below the 100-day EMA at $1,918 and well under the 200-day EMA at $2,108, so the recovery is not yet confirmed.
That setup suggests stabilization rather than a full trend change. RSI near 53 is constructive without being overheated, but a negative MACD warns that upside momentum still needs help. A daily close above $1,918 would improve the chart and create room for a test of $2,108. If Ethereum slips back under $1,868, the next downside checkpoint is the SuperTrend near $1,769.
XRP Keeps Inflow Momentum, Yet Price Stays Fragile
XRP was the outlier on the flow side, with ETF products still attracting capital even as price action lagged. The token traded at roughly $1.00, just below a descending resistance line and beneath its major moving averages, which leaves the chart in a fragile state despite the inflow streak.
Technical readings remain weak. The 50-day EMA sits near $1.08, the 100-day EMA near $1.16 and the 200-day EMA near $1.35, all overhead. RSI near 37 and a negative MACD both signal that sellers still control the near term. For bulls, the first task is a clean break above $1.01, followed by a push towards $1.07 and $1.08. Without that move, XRP remains vulnerable around parity.
What Traders Should Watch Next
The market is showing signs of stabilizing, but not yet reversing. Bitcoin is trying to hold support while ETF outflows and exchange inflows keep pressure on the trend. Ethereum is in better shape and only needs one strong close to improve its structure. XRP continues to attract ETF money, but its price still needs proof that the inflows can translate into a real recovery.
