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Bitcoin Upward Trend ‘Fragile’ As Spot Market Volume Drops — A Cause For Alarm?

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Over the past few weeks, Bitcoin has displayed strong bullish momentum, breaking through several resistance levels to reclaim six-figure valuation and forge a new all-time high.  After breaching its previous all-time-high price, the premier cryptocurrency has rekindled positive sentiments regarding its growth across the cryptocurrency market. As BTC continues to grow, however, recent on-chain data suggests that investors may need to check their optimism and approach the market with caution. Futures Surge, Spot Falls — Binance Data Signals Need For Caution 


In a May 24 post on social media platform X, on-chain analyst Darkfost reported that trader activity in the Bitcoin futures market on Binance has slightly increased since May 5, while the spot market activity has dwindled considerably. Related Reading Technical Analyst Predicts Bitcoin Price Blow Off Top To $325,000 – The Timeline Will Shock You 1 day ago


This on-chain observation is based on two metrics: the Daily Binance Future Trade Volume and the Trading Volume on Futures and Spot. As their names suggest, these metrics track the trading volume across various markets on the world’s largest exchange.


When the Future Trading Volume metric has a high value, it typically suggests a growing appetite for short-term bets on BTC. On the other hand, a low value implies less willingness of futures traders to bet on Bitcoin’s movement in the short term.


For the spot market, a high value on the metric mirrors investors’ inclination towards long-term bets on Bitcoin.  Meanwhile, a low value often indicates that investors suggest reduced faith in the long-term promise of the flagship cryptocurrency.  Source: @Darkfost_Coc on X


According to data shared by Darkfost, the increase in futures activity, combined with the decrease in spot market activity, has created an imbalance in market dynamics. This current imbalance hints at a rise in speculative trading, meaning investors are now more motivated by risk-on sentiment, rather than long-term belief in the cryptocurrency. 


According to the analyst, this inclination to place bets on BTC’s short-term movement can heighten volatility, especially when these bets are not backed by strong spot demand to support the trend. “This increase in risk-taking on the market makes the trend more fragile and calls for heightened caution before making investment decisions,” Darkfost ended with a warning note. Bitcoin Price At A Glance 


As of this writing, the price of BTC stands at around $107,770, reflecting a 0.2% increase in the past 24 hours. According to data from CoinGecko, the flagship cryptocurrency is up by over 4% in the past seven days. Related Reading BNB Price Slingshot To $1,000: Why The 50 EMA Could Hold The Key 1 day ago The price of BTC on the daily timeframe | Source: BTCUSDT chart on TradingView Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView

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