- Bitcoin’s MVRV ratio nears caution levels without confirming a market peak.
- Institutional outflows and falling liquidity continue to pressure Bitcoin’s price.
Bitcoin is experiencing heightened market turbulence driven by short to mid-term fluctuations. Despite the recent correction, core on-chain indicators show no signs of a cycle top or overheated conditions. Market behavior resembles past downturns linked to macroeconomic shifts, particularly the carry trade crisis in August 2024. Analysts are watching closely, citing external economic pressures as key drivers behind the current unpredictability.
Metrics Signal Correction, Not a Peak
Data from CryptoQuant highlights three important on-chain indicators: Net Unrealized Profit or Loss (NUPL), Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV), and Inter-Exchange Flow Pulse (IFP). NUPL shows an increase in unrealized profits, but the levels remain far below typical overheating zones. The MVRV ratio is approaching a caution area but has not reached a cycle-top threshold.
IFP trends suggest ongoing correction risks rather than an imminent crash. These patterns align with the behavior seen during the carry trade crisis in August 2024, pushing Bitcoin lower due to macroeconomic stress. According to CryptoQuant analyst burak_kesmeci, none of the indicators currently show that Bitcoin has reached the top of its market cycle. The short-term turbulence reflects natural market movement rather than a structural breakdown.
Macroeconomics and Liquidity Pressure
As recently reported Bitcoin’s price decline follows a sharp reversal from its all-time high (ATH) above $100,000. The price has fallen below $90,000, and long-term holders have sold over 89,000 BTC within 30 days after the ATH. Open interest has dropped from $57 billion to $24.5 billion, showing a significant round of deleveraging.
Institutional activity shows mixed signals. Companies like MicroStrategy continue to buy, but Bitcoin ETFs have recorded outflows, indicating short-term retreat by some investors. Liquidity is also dropping. Bitcoin’s “Hot Supply” share fell from 5.9% to 2.8%, showing reduced short-term trading activity.
At press time, Bitcoin trades at $87,911, moving between $86,321 and $88,288. Volume has picked up as the price nears the $88,000 resistance level.
Bitcoin 1-Day Price Chart Source: Tradingview
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 45.64, reflecting a neutral trend. Candlestick patterns are mixed, suggesting indecision. Bitcoin remains in a tight consolidation phase after its ATH, with future price action likely tied to global market conditions.
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