Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange reserves have reached historic lows, signaling a tightening supply that could lead to increased market volatility. Bitcoin exchange balances hit an all-time low as institutions and countries accumulate reserves, while Ethereum's exchange supply has fallen to its lowest level in seven years, with approximately 1 million ETH withdrawn from centralized exchanges in May alone. Despite this, much of Ethereum's supply remains off exchanges, held in Layer 2 solutions, staking, liquid staking derivatives, and smart contracts. Bitcoin's price recently peaked at $111,880 before experiencing an 8% pullback amid rising profit-taking activity, with realized profits surging to over $500 million per hour at times. Data indicates a shift in investor behavior: while whales with 1,000 to 10,000 BTC have been reducing holdings, mid-sized holders are increasing their positions. Retail demand for Bitcoin has declined by about 2.45% over the past 30 days, reflecting cautious sentiment among smaller investors. On-chain metrics show fewer momentum buyers and a rise in profit takers, suggesting traders are locking in gains. Long-term Bitcoin holders continue to accumulate, adding nearly 40,000 BTC recently, which may contribute to reduced price volatility. Meanwhile, Bitcoin options open interest has reached $50 billion, indicating heightened derivative market activity and potential for increased volatility ahead.
虽然买卖双方的动力都不足,但通过长期持有者的数据仍然能看到,长期持有的 $BTC 在继续增加,最近一直增加了不到 4万枚的 BTC 被长期持有者买入,这也说明了更多的投资者对于短期价格的变动并不感兴趣,这也是最近 BTC 价格波动减少的原因之一。 本推文由 @ApeXProtocolCN 赞助|Dex With ApeX https://t.co/kDsM5sDT8A https://t.co/BZbvsarYhE
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Retail euphoria is still missing. 📉 Onchain data shows retail demand (≤$10K) dropped ~2.45% over the past 30 days. Despite higher BTC prices, smaller investors remain cautious. We are still far from the FOMO-driven spikes seen in past cycles. Patience is the alpha. https://t.co/DHvxpGitza