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Bitcoin, Ethereum exchange balances at record lows – What now?
Both BTC and ETH exchange reserves have plummeted to record lows indicating positive market conditions. However, there is a catch.
- CryptoQuant data shows that Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange balance has been on a decline.
- Technical analysis indicates significant price movements for both cryptocurrencies if key resistance levels are broken.
Bitcoin [BTC] was trading just shy of $70,000 at press time, reflecting a moderate upswing of 2% in the last 24 hours, though it remains below its March peak of over $73,000.
This continued growth from the asset is part of a broader narrative that underscores the complexities of crypto market movements.
Conversely, Ethereum [ETH] has shown remarkable stability, maintaining a position above $3,800. This steadiness comes despite a slight 2.5% drop over the last day, stabilizing with a minimal 0.7% increase today.
The stability in Ethereum’s price points to a sustained interest in the asset amid fluctuating market conditions.
Bitcoin & Ethereum market shifts
Recent analysis by BTC-ECHO’s Leon Waidmann revealed that both Bitcoin and Ethereum have witnessed their lowest exchange balance levels in years.
Specifically, Bitcoin’s presence on exchanges has reduced to 11.6% while Ethereum’s has dipped to 10.6%.
Source: Leon Waidmann on X
This trend suggests a significant movement of these assets away from exchanges and potentially indicates a strategy among investors to hold onto their coins for longer periods.
Source: CryptoQuant
AMBCrypto’s examination of CryptoQuant data further revealed a substantial outflow of these cryptocurrencies from exchanges.
Over $5 million worth of Bitcoin and more than $1 billion in Ethereum have withdrawn from exchanges since early May.
This movement is noteworthy as it follows the approval of spot Ethereum ETFs in the US, hinting at a possible supply squeeze on the horizon.
The reduction in exchange reserves implies that fewer coins are now available for immediate trading, pointing to a potential price increase due to scarcity.
Waidmann anticipates this will lead to a supply squeeze, urging investors to prepare for significant market movements, noting:
“Whales continue to accumulate. Supply squeeze incoming. Get ready for the next big move.”
Market dynamics and technical analysis
However, Glassnode data presents a contrasting view, showing an increase in the circulating supply for both cryptocurrencies, suggesting that despite reduced exchange availability, the overall market supply remains high.
Source: Glasssnode
This scenario sets the stage for potential price corrections if demand fails to keep pace with the increasing supply. However, the current market indicators suggest demand is keeping up, as there has been no notable price dip despite the growing supply.
Source: Glasssnode
Meanwhile, there is a decline in new addresses for both Bitcoin and Ethereum which could indicate a cooling interest among new investors, potentially impacting future demand.
Source: Glasssnode
Meanwhile, technical analysis of both Bitcoin and Ethereum’s charts reveals a potentially intriguing performance on the horizon.
Focusing on Bitcoin’s daily chart, it illustrates a pattern where the cryptocurrency has been breaking through lower support levels, recently reversing to tap into a major supply zone.
Source: TradingView
This movement typically signals a continuation of the downtrend. However, if Bitcoin surpasses the $72,000 mark, breaking the previous lower high and negating the bearish setup, this could suggest a reversal to an upward trend.
AMBCrypto, citing an analyst from XBTManager on CryptoQuant, reported that Bitcoin is poised for a notable ascent. The analyst suggests,
“Bitcoin is gathering strength for the next rise. When it gathers enough strength, a sharp rise seems to be imminent. It seems likely that rises akin to those seen in Q3-Q4 will continue.”
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A similar pattern emerges on Ethereum’s daily chart. Ethereum has recently entered a major supply zone, suggesting an impending sell-off.
Nonetheless, if Ethereum breaks above the $4,000 threshold, surpassing the recent lower high and overturning the current sell signal, this could pave the way for an upward movement.
Source: TradingView
