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Illiquid Bitcoin Now Accounts for a Record 74% of BTC's Circulating Supply
Data tracked by ETC Group and Glassnode shows that illiquid bitcoin has risen to a record high of 74% of the circulating supply, an indication of the increasing scarcity and a potential bullish impact on the cryptocurrency’s price. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents the "Chart of the Day."
Bitcoin Price Shrugs Off Latest $2B Mt. Gox Transfer as Distribution Nears Its End
Bitcoin holdings of Mt. Gox wallets are down to $3 billion from $9 billion a month ago, Arkham data shows.
Bitcoin Supply Inactive for a Year Drops to 18-Month Low: Glassnode
Data tracked by blockchain analytics firm Glassnode shows that the percentage of bitcoin's circulating supply that last moved on-chain at least a year ago has declined to nearly 65.8%, the lowest since October 2022. What's the reason behind the urge to sell? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
Crypto Miners Still Selling Their Bitcoin as Reward Halving Looms, Blockchain Data Show
The number of bitcoin held in wallets tied to miners has dropped to the lowest since mid-2021.
Falling Bitcoin-Ether Futures Spread Shows Rising Risk Appetite for Alts
The spread between bitcoin and ether perpetual funding rates recently collapsed to an annualized level of -9%, according to data tracked by Glassnode. The decline is a sign that investors are willing to pour money into smaller, risky altcoins, expecting to generate a large profit. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents the "The Chart of the Day."
Falling Bitcoin-Ether Spread is Music to Altcoin Traders' Ears
The funding rate spread has collapsed, indicating increased appetite by traders to speculate further out on the risk curve.
Total Supply of USD-Pegged Stablecoins Hit $128B: Glassnode
A Glassnode report shows that the stablecoin sector has seen significant increases in fiat inflows, with the total supply of USD-pegged tokens reaching $128.5 billion. The report notes that the spike is predominantly fueled by USDT, which has a 74.3% market share. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
Bitcoin Worth $1B Leaves Exchanges in Largest Single-Day Outflow in 12 Months
Net outflows from exchanges are often taken to represent investors' intention to hold coins for long-term.
HODLing Stays in Vogue for Bitcoin Investors: Glassnode
As the year wraps up, HODLing seems to be the preferred dynamic among bitcoin investors, according to Glassnode. Data shows that more than 70% of the circulating bitcoin supply has been inactive for over a year. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
Bitcoin Supply Inactive for a Year Hits Record High of 70%
It appears bitcoin holders are not planning on offloading inventory at these price levels or any time soon, one observer said.
