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First Mover Americas: Crypto Trading Volume Hits 4-Year Low

  • Crypto spot trading volume on exchanges fell to 4-year low in August according to data provider CCData
  • Major Korean investment bank Mirae Asset Securities working with Polygon for tokenization projects
  • Cboe's BZX exchange filed for spot ether ETFs from Ark 21Shares and VanEck, with Coinbase as partner
  • Google Trends worldwide search interest for "cryptocurrency" declined to lowest level in 3+ years
  • CCData Low spot volume and open interest fluctuations suggest market driven by speculation
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Bitcoin's current market structure is similar to its setup before reaching its all-time high in November 2021, suggesting a potential bullish trajectory for the leading cryptocurrency, according to crypto expert Credible Crypto, who believes a breakout from the accumulation range could lead to a 120% rally and new all-time highs this year. However, a drop below $24.8k would invalidate this prediction.
Bitcoin, the top cryptocurrency, reached a two-month low due to risk aversion in global markets triggered by concerns about China's economy and U.S. interest rates, as well as a report that Elon Musk's SpaceX sold its bitcoin holdings.
Bitcoin's trading volume has reached its lowest level in four years, with investors waiting for reasons to reenter the market, as the price of bitcoin remains up 57% for the year but has struggled to rebound from its recent decline.
The supply of Bitcoin on crypto exchanges is currently at its lowest level in over half a decade, with only 5.8% of the overall supply sitting on exchange platforms, while Bitcoin is also leading in terms of address activity; meanwhile, the 10 largest addresses associated with Ethereum are holding over 35% of ETH's overall supply, likely due to smaller investors selling off their holdings during the recent market dip.
Bitcoin is trading near the $26,000 level and uncertainty about its next move suggests a limited downside in the near term, with hopes for approval of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund by the SEC potentially providing support.
Global search traffic for the term "cryptocurrency" has reached a five-year low, potentially influenced by factors beyond price volatility such as regulatory crackdown and increased knowledge of crypto among the general public.
Bitcoin continues to trade below $26,000, with the crypto market experiencing a sideways trend, while Deribit's options segment saw increased trading volume in August.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are experiencing low volatility, which typically leads to further declines, with support expected at a certain level.
Aggregate crypto spot and derivatives trading volume declined by 11.5% to $2.09 trillion in August, with low spot-trading volume and fluctuations in derivatives open interest indicating a speculation-driven market, while Binance maintained its top position despite a decrease in market share.
Despite the recent downturn in the crypto market, a key Bitcoin metric shows that 95% of the existing supply of Bitcoin has not moved in the past 30 days, indicating strong holding behavior and potential for a price rally with a buy-side catalyst.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are experiencing low volatility and waning investor interest, with Bitcoin remaining below $26,000.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies rose on Friday, but trading volumes remained low, indicating a lack of wider interest in the crypto space.
The top crypto exchanges in the world are dominating the market, with the eight largest platforms accounting for over 91% of market depth and 89% of trading volume, according to crypto insights firm Kaiko. Binance remains the leading exchange, with a market share of 64.3% in 2023, but liquidity is concentrated within a few exchanges, leading to concerns about decentralization. Altcoin liquidity has also suffered due to regulatory issues in the US, with Coinbase, Kraken, and Bitstamp holding the majority of altcoin liquidity.
Crypto markets experienced a decline as FTX's potential selling pressure raised concerns, causing Bitcoin to fall below $25,000 for the first time since mid-June, and altcoins to underperform, particularly Solana (SOL).
Bitcoin (BTC) reached new September highs as markets reacted positively to macroeconomic and crypto industry news, with the cryptocurrency trading at around $26,300, up 5.5% from its September lows; traders have expressed optimism about Bitcoin's recent performance and potential future breakout if a Bitcoin spot price ETF is approved by U.S. regulators in the coming months, while some remain cautious and predict a potential relief rally before a further decline in on-chain volume.
The percentage of bitcoin's circulating supply that has been active onchain recently has reached a record low, indicating supply-side weakness and potentially setting the stage for a significant price rally.
Bitcoin's market dominance rate has reached its strongest level in a month, rising to 50.2%, as risks rise for the rest of the cryptocurrency sector, while alternative cryptocurrencies may be on the brink of breaking lower.
The ether-to-bitcoin ratio has reached a 14-month low as significant token holders, including Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, move coins to crypto exchanges, potentially indicating an upcoming sell-off.
Bitcoin may be heading for a further price decline according to a top trader who previously predicted the cryptocurrency's 2018 bear market bottom, citing a bearish lower-high setup and an ABC corrective move that could push Bitcoin down to $23,800.
Bitcoin has been trading in a tight range despite the fall in the S&P 500, indicating that cryptocurrency traders are not panicking and the supply is shifting to stronger hands.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are experiencing a drop in value as they approach key price levels, while also facing potential macroeconomic catalysts in the near future.
Bitcoin trading volume has significantly decreased, reaching levels not seen since 2018, as traders navigate macroeconomic uncertainty and fear of a possible recession caused by US economic policy.
Crypto mining stocks such as Marathon Digital Holdings, Riot Blockchain, and CleanSpark are experiencing a rise as the price of Bitcoin gets a boost from optimism surrounding a potential spot ETF, with members of the House Financial Services Committee calling for its approval.
Bitcoin managed to hold above the $26,000 level despite a drop in the S&P 500 and a rise in the US dollar, indicating a lack of aggressive selling, while low liquidity could lead to volatile price movements and traders are advised to wait for confirmations.
Crypto analyst Rekt Capital predicts that Bitcoin will form a lower high in the coming weeks, potentially leading to a higher low later in the cycle, while also noting that Chainlink has broken its downtrend.