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Bitcoin traders are taking profit amid a strong week for the largest token by market cap. This comes as spot BTC ETFs recorded monster inflows of more than $893 million Wednesday, with BlackRock’s IBIT leading the pack. Plus, CryptoQuant data notes short term bitcoin wallet activity is shooting up, signaling further bullishness. CoinDesk's Christine Lee presents the "Chart of the Day."

Oct 31, 2024

Bitcoin is trading on Korean exchanges at the steepest discount since October 2023, according to CryptoQuant. The analytics firm’s Bitcoin Korea premium index, which measures the price gap between Korean and offshore exchanges, slid to negative -0.55, a sign that bitcoin has fallen out of favor in the country. CoinDesk's Christine Lee presents the "Chart of the Day."

Sep 25, 2024

Data tracked by CryptoQuant shows that the correlation between bitcoin and gold has turned sizably negative of late. Gold has recently been pushing to new record highs above $2,500 per ounce while bitcoin struggles more than 20% below its record level of a few months ago. Has crypto fallen back to a bearish phase? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents the "Chart of the Day."

Sep 12, 2024

Bitcoin recovered to above $60,000 after the debacle last week that saw prices drop below $50,000. According to data tracked by CryptoQuant, the "exchange stablecoins ratio," which measures the number of bitcoin held in wallets tied to centralized exchanges relative to stablecoins, dropped to its lowest since February 2023, an indication of reduced selling pressure. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents the "Chart of the Day."

Aug 13, 2024

Data tracked by CryptoQuant shows that bitcoin's "reserve risk" indicator, which measures the confidence of long-term holders based on their willingness to defer spending coins, remains entrenched in the so-called green zone below 0.002. The low reading indicates an attractive risk-reward ratio for those looking to make additional or fresh investments. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents the "Chart of the Day."

Aug 2, 2024

A new report from crypto exchange Bitfinex says that the slump in bitcoin (BTC) since March was likely driven by long-term holders selling but the trend has stalled. Blockchain data tracked by CryptoQuant shows that investors are starting to accumulate BTC again, which indicates increasing bullish sentiment. CoinDesk's Helene Braun presents "The Chart of the Day."

Jun 4, 2024

CryptoQuant warns that USDe holders should monitor Ethena's reserve fund to avoid risk. In the event of negative funding rates, the firm says Ethena's current reserve fund would only be sustainable if USDe's market cap was below $4 billion. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

Apr 18, 2024

CryptoQuant Head of Research Julio Moreno joins "First Mover" to discuss the success of spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. and the potential impact of the products on other parts of the world. Plus, why Hong Kong is ahead in the race for a spot ether ETF approval due to the clear regulatory guidelines in the region.

Mar 14, 2024

CryptoQuant Head of Research Julio Moreno answers five rapid-fire questions from CoinDesk, including the next region to approve spot bitcoin ETFs, and when the central banks will likely start buying bitcoin.

Mar 14, 2024

CryptoQuant Head of Research Julio Moreno weighs in on the possibility of Hong Kong approving spot ether ETFs before the U.S. as the region is equipped with a clearer regulatory framework.

Mar 14, 2024