Bitcoin short-term holders over-reaction a factor in BTCs drop below $50K Glassnode

Glassnode says short-term holders have carried the brunt of losses from Bitcoins recent drop below $50,000.

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Bitcoin Market Facing A Persistent Net Sell-Side Bias, Glassnode Reveals

Following a tumultuous start to the month, the cryptocurrency market has yet to shake off the early August blues. The story has not been very much different for the price of Bitcoin, which struggled to make an impact in the past week. With BTCs price almost 20% adrift of its all-time high of $73.737, there have been increased calls for the premier cryptocurrency to return to the bull market. Interestingly, a recent on-chain observation shows that Bitcoin has witnessed substantial bearish pressure in the past two years. Bitcoin Spot CVD Persists In The Negative What Does This Mean? In a recent post on the X platform, blockchain data company Glassnode revealed that the Bitcoin spot market has been experiencing a net-sell side bias over the past two years. This on-chain observation is based on the Spot Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) indicator, which measures the net difference between buying and selling trade volumes.  Related Reading: MATIC Set For Rebranding In Early September: Will Polygon Prices Recover After Sinking 65%? The Spot CVD metric is used by investors to assess the current market sentiment. It offers detailed insight into whether the bulls or bears are the dominant market participants. Typically, a positive Cumulative Volume Delta value implies more buying pressure in the market, while a negative value suggests that the sellers are in control. According to the latest data from Glassnode, the yearly median CVD value has been bouncing between -$22 million and -$50 million over the past two years. This trend suggests a net sell-side bias, with selling volume overshadowing buying volume in the spot market for some time now. While the persistence of a net-sell side bias suggests investors offloading their coins rather than accumulating, it does not necessarily imply a bearish condition for the Bitcoin market. It rather spotlights a cautious approach by the investors, with an overall decline in spot demand of BTC. Although it is difficult to say how the spot Cumulative Volume Delta will shift over the coming months, the metric is one that investors should look out for. This is especially relevant because a return of CVD to positive values could signal an increase in Bitcoin spot market demand, which could be favorable for the Bitcoin price. BTC Price At A Glance As of this writing, the price of Bitcoin is slightly above the $59,000 mark, having increased by more than 2.5% in the past 24 hours. This recent momentum, though, is not enough to wipe off the coins loss on the weekly timeframe. According to data from CoinGecko, the Bitcoin price is down by more than 2% in the past week. Related Reading: Cardano Sees Massive 150% Volume Surge, Yet ADA Price Stalls With 4% Decline Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView

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CME & Glassnode Release Comprehensive Report on Digital Asset Trends for H1 2024

CME Group and Glassnode unveil a detailed report on digital asset market trends for H1 2024, providing key insights for institutional investors. (Read More)

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Bitcoin (BTC) Faces Potential Volatility Amid Investor Apathy, Glassnode Reports

Bitcoin (BTC) market shows signs of potential volatility amid investor apathy, with significant unrealized gains and losses, according to Glassnode. (Read More)

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Behind Bitcoins Surge Above $64,000: Here Are The Key Drivers of the Current Rally

Bitcoin price has rallied above the $64,000 mark. Glassnode, a market intelligence platform, has analyzed this notable increase, which attributes the current price movement to a significant easing of sell-side pressure, particularly from the German government. Exhaustion of Sell-Side Pressure According to the on-chain data provided by Glassnode, the recent uptick in Bitcoin’s price is [...]

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Is a Bitcoin Breakout Looming? Options Markets Signal Imminent Volatility Surge

QCP Capital has recently released a new market analysis offering insight into what might be in store for the price of Bitcoin (BTC) more importantly, which direction it could move next. These fresh insights particularly focus on the options market. Market Anticipates Movement: Analyzing Bitcoin Options The latest report from QCP Capital has identified [...]

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Bitcoin Remains Bullish As New BTC Addresses Surge To New 2-Month Highs

June was much rougher for Bitcoin than many expected at the beginning of the month. This is because the price of Bitcoin virtually declined throughout the month, leaving many investors, especially short-term holders, disappointed. Related Reading: Shiba Inu Army On The Move: 35 Billion SHIB Invade Shibarium However, despite the price decline, on-chain data suggests that Bitcoin adoption is growing. New data shows the number of new Bitcoin addresses being created has surged to the highest level in two months. This growth suggests the long-term prospects for Bitcoin remain strong. New BTC Addresses Surge To 2-Month High Despite the price slump, the network is exhibiting a promising trend that signals future growth for the world’s largest cryptocurrency. According to Glassnode chart data initially shared on social media platform X by crypto analyst Ali Martinez, new BTC wallet addresses have risen steadily over the past week to reach 352,124, their highest level since April.  Interestingly, the chart shows that the recent uptick in new addresses contrasts with a larger decrease in the creation of new addresses since November 2023. This new increase points to an influx of new users entering the crypto space. As more people adopt Bitcoin, demand will inevitably grow, which is a catalyst for price surges down the line. Furthermore, Martinez suggested that the uptick in new addresses is from retail investors making a comeback. While institutional investors often drive major market moves, retail interest is crucial for Bitcoin’s mainstream adoption. Retail #Bitcoin investors are making a comeback! The number of new $BTC addresses on the network surged to 352,124, marking the highest level since April. pic.twitter.com/GFOHnsokz0 Ali (@ali_charts) June 29, 2024 A major part of the increase in new addresses can be attributed to recent adoption in the Brazilian market. Nubank, Brazil’s biggest neobank, recently announced plans to integrate Bitcoin’s lightning network into its services. As the largest fintech bank in Latin America, this integration could potentially expose a significant portion of its 100 million customers to the digital asset. Whats Next For Bitcoin? At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $61,446. The leading digital asset has lost over 10% of its market cap in a 30-day time frame and the bulls are struggling to break above $61,000. This downtrend could be attributed to a selloff by miners and many long-term holders. Specifically, around 40,000 BTC were sold by long-term holders in June.  Bear markets are temporary. Bull runs will return. It’s just a matter of when, not if. With the second half of the year now approaching, time can only tell how the price of Bitcoin unfolds. Of course, new wallet addresses don’t directly impact price, but they are a leading indicator of growing Bitcoin adoption. Related Reading: XRP Year-Long Curse Broken? Analyst Bullish On Cryptos 240% Rally This adoption and demand, coupled with a recent decrease in the number of new Bitcoins entering the market, points to an increase in the price of Bitcoin in July. Featured image from CNBC, chart from TradingView

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Glassnode Introduces Bitcoin Sharpe Signal Short for High-Confidence Shorting Opportunities

Glassnode's new Bitcoin Sharpe Signal Short offers a data-driven approach to identify high-confidence shorting opportunities and improve risk-adjusted returns. (Read More)

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Bitcoin (BTC) Faces Demand Decline as Long-Term Holders Influence Market Dynamics

Bitcoin struggles to reclaim its recent ATH. Analysis on Long and Short-Term investors reveals insights on market dynamics. (Read More)

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Bitcoin miners are treading water, but no alarms of a total firesale

Bitcoin miners are not full-scale bear market level capitulating, according to a crypto analyst.

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Bitcoin In Euphoria Wave How Long Until The Bull Run Ends?

The price of Bitcoin appears to have returned to a choppy market condition, quashing any hopes of a breakout to new highs soon. However, the good news is that the current bull cycle may still not be over, even though it is taking a while for the premier cryptocurrency to resume its upward momentum. Specifically, the latest on-chain observation shows that Bitcoin has been going through a euphoria wave over the past few months. Here’s the implication of this phase on the current bull run. How Old Is The Current Bitcoin ‘Euphoria Wave’? Blockchain intelligence firm Glassnode revealed via a post on the X platform that Bitcoin has entered the euphoria phase of the market cycle. This on-chain observation is based on the Percent Supply in Profit metric, which measures the percentage of the total circulating Bitcoin supply that is currently in profit. Related Reading: Can BONK Break The Mold? Analyst Predicts Stellar Rise For The Solana Memecoin According to Glassnode, the Euphoria Wave is identified as a period during which the supply in profit usually fluctuates around the 90% level. This phase typically lasts between 6 to 12 months and is characterized by increased investor sentiment and heightened market speculation. Glassnodes data shows that 93.4% of the circulating Bitcoin supply is currently in the green and that the Euphoria Wave is relatively young. The on-chain analytics platform noted that the euphoria phase has only been active for about two and a half months. As with every phase in the market cycle, the Euphoria Wave will eventually come to an end at some point. Historically, the euphoria phase can signal tops and is usually followed by a cooling-off period, which is marked by a downturn in the price of Bitcoin.  If the last cycle – with a 6-month Euphoria Wave – is anything to go by, then there might still be about three to four months in the current bull run. Ultimately, the current profitability of the premier cryptocurrency may prove pivotal in the duration of its bull cycle and overall future trajectory. Rise Of BTC Accumulation Addresses Continued In May: Analyst One of the tell-tale signs of the bullish sentiment around Bitcoin is the continuous rise in accumulation addresses. According to an on-chain analyst on CryptoQuants platform, there has been a notable increase in the number of new BTC accumulation addresses. The analyst pointed out the continuity of this positive trend despite BTCs relatively slow price action in May. Meanwhile, the large Bitcoin holders have also continued to load their bags, with significant purchases recorded over the past month. Related Reading: Dogecoin Whales Buy $112 Million Worth Of DOGE As Crypto Investors Turn Their Attention To Meme Coins As of this writing, Bitcoin is valued at $67,744, reflecting a mere 0.4% increase in the last 24 hours. According to data from CoinGecko, the pioneer cryptocurrency is up by about 15% in the past month. Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView

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Why Is Bitcoin Stagnant Despite ETF Inflows? Report Answers

Glassnode has discussed in a new report the reasons behind Bitcoin moving sideways despite inflows into the spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Why Bitcoin Has Been Stagnant Despite Spot ETF Inflows In its latest weekly report, the analytics firm Glassnode has talked about how the impressive inflows into the US spot ETFs have failed to make [...]

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Crypto Expert Weighs In On ETH/BTC Pairs Recent Decline

Amid turbulence surrounding the crypto market, popular founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Into The Cryptoverse Benjamin Cowen has taken the spotlight to shed his insights on the recent downtrend observed in the Ethereum/Bitcoin (ETH/BTC) pair. Cowen’s views examine the complex relationship between Ethereum and Bitcoin pricing and the potential for further downside risk. According to Benjamin Cowen, the ETH/BTC pair is currently on the downside, and the last 2 times that the pair declined, ETHUSD witnessed a steep decline of around 70%. Given that the crypto community has been eagerly anticipating an Altcoin season for the past 2.5 years, Cowen thinks it is crucial to warn the community that there is still a possibility of a downward movement. ETH/BTC Pair Rejected By The Bull Market Band Cowen has also confirmed that ETH/BTC is presently being rejected by the bull market support band, which he previously predicted days back due to a price pump. “I would expect it (ETH/BTC) to be rejected by the bull market support band, at least when looking at weekly closes ($0.053-$0.054),” he stated. He further noted that the pump appears to be mirroring the last cycle of rate cuts right before summer capitulation. Related Reading: Cracking the Crypto Code: ETH/BTC Signals The Next Altcoin Explosion Heres How Following the launch of Bitcoin Spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), Cowen mentioned that ETH/BTC saw a sharp rally. The analyst affirms that the rally was probably similar to the trend of the previous bull cycle, ushering in new lows. Furthermore, Cowen stated that there has been an unquestionable macro downtrend since November 2021, particularly following the merger of the ETH/BTC pair. However, it is also evident that the market did not decrease abruptly. As a result, investors held ETH instead of BTC all the way down from 0.085 to 0.048 because of the multiple lower highs, giving the impression that it was holding up quite well.  Prior to the Bitcoin Halving, Cowen predicted that the bull market support band would reject ETH/BTC, at least when considering weekly closes ($0.053-$0.054), should there be a rebound after the Halving, similar to that witnessed with BTC spot ETF launch. Regardless of what occurs, the expert is confident that ETH/BTC will reach between $0.03 and $0.04 by this summer. Heightened Divergence Between Ethereum And Bitcoin Being the two leading cryptocurrency assets, there is great interest surrounding Ethereum and Bitcoin. However, on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has highlighted a shift in performance between both digital assets. Related Reading: Ethereum Trouncing Bitcoin, ETH/BTC Ratio Bouncing Higher: Will This Trend Continue? According to the firm, the performance of Ethereum and Bitcoin has been increasingly diverging so far in the 20232024 cycle. This is due to poorer performance in ETH price, which is explained by a generally weaker trend in capital rotation. In addition, this is evident when particularly compared to preceding cycles and all-time highs. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com

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Why is Bitcoin stagnated despite $2B in spot ETF inflows?

Reasons for BTC's weakness include Mt. Gox coin movements, regulatory actions, and the U.S. Senate's anti-crypto lobby.

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Glassnode Introduces Breakdown Metrics to Identify Local Bottoms in Bull Market

Glassnode launches a suite of new metrics to help traders identify local bottoms in a bull market. (Read More)

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Trump Accepts Shiba Inu and More for Donations

Former US President Donald Trump is now accepting Shiba Inu for his campaign donations. Besides SHIB, the Trump campaign also accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Solana, and XRP. In his “Make America Great Again” campaign, the presidential candidate presents himself as the defender of American freedom and innovation prepared to welcome new technologies. There were speculations […]

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Vitalik Buterin on Ethereum's Future: Improving Decentralization and Permissionlessness

Ethereum is focusing on improving its network's permissionlessness and decentralization. The article explores various strategies and technical developments aimed at achieving these goals. (Read More)

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Bitcoin Options Market Signals Further Upside Potential For BTC Price: New ATH Soon?

Following the return above $100,000 in the previous week, Bitcoin has fought well to maintain its hold above the six-figure mark in recent days. While the flagship cryptocurrency retains its six-figure valuation, theres still some momentum lacking in its price action, as spotlighted by last weeks performance.  According to recent analysis, the sluggishness and apparent indecision in the BTC market can be attributed to significant selling pressure in the derivatives market. Interestingly, the latest on-chain data shows that the Bitcoin price still has room for additional growth. Options Market Data Shows Shift In Trader Sentiment In a May 16 post on the X platform, blockchain analytics firm Glassnode shared fresh on-chain insights suggesting a rise in bullish sentiment amongst Bitcoin options traders. The relevant indicator here is the 1-month 25 Delta Skew, which compares the implied volatility of bullish bets (call options) to the bearish bets (put options). Related Reading: Bitcoin Next Leg Up Loading? Analyst Says BTC Could Trade Sideways For Two Weeks When the 1-month 25 Delta Skew is in the positive territory, it implies that puts have higher implied volatility than calls. This trend is often associated with a bullish sentiment where traders are more worried about the asset price falling and are thus paying a premium for downside protection. On the other hand, a negative value for the 1-month 25 Delta Skew indicator signals that calls are more expensive than puts. This suggests that traders are more willing to bet on the price of Bitcoin moving higher than for protection against downside exposure. According to data from Glassnode, the 1-month 25 Delta Skew metric recently witnessed a drop to around -6.1%. This decline, the analytics platform noted, signifies that call options now carry higher implied volatility compared to put options.  This options market trend means that there is now rising bullish sentiment amongst Bitcoin traders, as they lean more into betting on the BTC price rising. Glassnode also pointed out that this increasing bullish sentiment reflects a risk-on environment, where traders and investors are more willing to risk their funds.  Historically, a negative 25 Delta Skew is a strong bullish sentiment indicator, as it usually precedes further appreciation of the Bitcoin price. Moreover, current options data not only supports BTC’s upward movement, but could also serve as a positive catalyst for more growth as additional long positions enter the market. Bitcoin Price At A Glance  As of this writing, the price of BTC stands at around $102,800, reflecting an over 1% decline in the past 24 hours. Related Reading: JPMorgan Claims Bitcoin Has More Upside Potential Than Gold For Q2Heres The Breakdown Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView

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Analyst Who Called XRP Price Surge At $0.5 Says Surge To This Level Is Coming

Crypto analyst Crypto Michael, who called the XRP price surge when it was trading at $0.5, has predicted the altcoin’s next move. Based on his prediction, XRP is set to sustain its current bullish momentum and possibly rally to a new all-time high (ATH) soon with a breakout above $3.  Analyst Predicts XRP Price Surge Above $3 In an X post, Michael predicted a second parabolic rally once the XRP price breaks the psychological $3. The analyst made this prediction while revealing that he had called this current XRP rally while the altcoin was still trading at $0.5. Indeed, last year, he stated that a historic breakout was incoming for the altcoin.  Related Reading: XRP Price Outperforms Bitcoin, Ethereum As Strange Signal Emerges, Why The Target Is $4 Back then, he highlighted a unique 7-year-long bull pennant that had formed for the XRP price. Based on that bullish pattern, the analyst remarked that market participants might be about to witness one of the most significant breakouts in crypto history. XRP eventually broke out and became the second-best-performing asset among the top 10 cryptos by market cap in 2024.  Crypto analyst CasiTrade recently stated that the XRP price could witness an explosive move above $3 if it breaks and holds above $2.69. This means the projected parabolic rally for XRP above the $3 mark could happen soon. This rally could send the altcoin above its current ATH of around $3.84.  Crypto analyst Ali Martinez also suggested that the XRP price will unlikely encounter any major resistance as it targets a run to a new ATH. In an X post, he cited Glassnode data as he revealed that XRP has no major resistance clusters ahead. Meanwhile, the analyst noted that the key support zone is $2.38.  A Rally To Double Digits In This Cycle? Several crypto analysts have predicted that the XRP price can rally to double digits in this market cycle. In an X post, Pepa stated that the plan stays the same for XRP. His accompanying chart showed that he expects the altcoin to rally to as high as $30 by year-end or the start of next year.  Related Reading: XRP Price To Rally To $6: Partially Completed Wave 5 Says Theres Still Room To Run Crypto analyst CrediBULL Crypto also recently alluded to a previous analysis in which he predicted that the XRP price would reach $28 by year-end 2025. This move is expected to mark Wave 5 on his Elliott Wave Theory analysis. Similarly, analyst Egrag Crypto stated that XRP will reach between $27 and $33 in this cycle. Crypto analyst Mikybull Crypto offered a more conservative target, predicting that the altcoin will reach between $4 and $6 in this cycle.  At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $2.52, down almost 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.  Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

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Solana Buckles Downtrend with a 4-5% Increase in Capital Inflows on Par with XRP.

Solana experiences 4-5% in the increase of realized capital after months of outflows, equalizing with the growth of XRP and suggesting a possible recovery.

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