CQ's research team assessed the behavior of Binance net-outflows and reserves of $BTC, $ETH, and Stablecoins in three recent stress-test periods.
- Regulatory FUD after FTX Collapse
- Paxos' announcement
- CFTC lawsuit
In the case of Stablecoins netflows, On-chain data shows netflows of -$871M on Dec 12th, a daily-high outflow of $671M in February (although total netflows during that month were lower than in Dec 2022), and almost -$1B in March since the CFTC lawsuit.
$BTC and $ETH reserves have remained at healthy levels even after these periods of high net outflows.
- BTC reserves have grown from 509k in Dec 2022 to 581k currently.
- ETH reserves stand at 4.48M, compared to a low of 4.42M back in Dec 2022.
In the case of stablecoins, reserves at Binance have been decreasing significantly, from $24.5 billion in December to $10.7 billion today. This has been mostly the result of a decrease in $BUSD reserves, which accelerated after Paxos' announcement.
Further assessments on Binance in terms of Exchange-to-Exchange Flows, and User Depositing Transactions are also available on our real-time live dashboards.
Bitcoin network activity has dropped sharply. Our Network Activity Index hit 3.47k, one of the lowest levels in the past 1.5 years.
But data suggests this kind of silence often precedes the storm.
Here’s what the data says: 🧵
2/ Retail Investor Demand Dropped >5%
This metric tracks on-chain transactions between $0 and $10K — a proxy for retail activity. The recent >5% drop underscores waning interest from small investors.
3/ Spot trading volume on CEXs is back to October 2020 levels
This is the lowest level in 4.5 years. Real Bitcoin isn't moving on-chain and through CEX.
There’s little activity on CEXs or the blockchain, even as ETF demand holds up. Another sign of weak organic interest in Bitcoin itself.
Our Global Crypto Survey reveals key trends reshaping the crypto landscape.
Let’s dive in 👇🧵
The survey shows crypto users are young, experienced, and educated. 60% are aged 25-44, with over 62% having 3+ years in the industry.
Most invest under $10,000 annually, reflecting the dominance of retail investors.
Binance stands out as the global favorite exchange, with 53% using it as their primary platform, 51% making the highest profit with the exchange, and 48% holding most of their assets there.
1. SSR hits a 2-year high 2. Mara Pool's Distribution 3. 50%+ Circulating Bitcoin Supply in Profit 4. Long Term Holders' Resistance
The majority of the latest Quicktake posts flagged #Bitcoin price correction.
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1/ SSR hits a 2-year high
"In essence, a high SSR(Stablecoin Supply Ratio) means that Bitcoin is perceived as having greater value compared to stablecoins, showing that market participants are placing higher value on Bitcoin."
Quicktake Post by @Woo_Minkyu
2/ Mara Pool's Distribution
"The decision to distribute part of its positions after a recent peak suggests a strategic caution, possibly aiming to optimize gains and reduce risks."