According to The Kobeissi Letter, institutional investors are continuing to reduce their exposure to stocks, as evidenced by a significant drop in funding spreads by 8 basis points last week, reaching the lowest level since August 2024 (source: The Kobeissi Letter, May 6, 2025). This decline in funding spreads, which measure institutional demand for long stock positions via futures, options, and swaps, signals a risk-off sentiment among major market players. For crypto traders, this ongoing reduction in institutional stock allocations could drive increased capital flows and volatility in the cryptocurrency market as investors seek alternative assets with higher return potential.