Bitcoin price metrics and ‘influx’ of stablecoins to exchanges hint at rally continuation

As a seasoned crypto investor with a keen eye for market trends and a knack for spotting opportunities, I find myself intrigued by the current state of Bitcoin. Despite its 0.5% dip over the last 24 hours, I remain optimistic about its future prospects. The steady influx of stablecoins into exchanges, coupled with the demand from US-based spot Bitcoin ETFs, suggests that we are still in the midst of a bull market.


Bitcoin (BTC) is down 0.5% over the last 24 hours to trade at $89,077, 4.5% below its $93,434 all-time high.

Although there’s been a recent dip, the general enthusiasm for a potentially crypto-friendly government under Trump, increasing stablecoin investments into trading platforms, continuous investment in Bitcoin ETFs, and various on-chain signals all point towards the possibility that the bullish trend in cryptocurrencies may persist.

High stablecoin inflows to fuel Bitcoin rally

Over the past week, Bitcoin experienced a 17% surge, and this growth occurred alongside increased deposits of stablecoins into digital currency trading platforms, as indicated by data gathered by market analysis company CryptoQuant.

According to the anonymous analyst known as theKriptolik, in a note published on November 15th, the introduction of stablecoins onto spot exchanges functions much like fuel within the market.

To confirm whether Bitcoin’s bull run will continue, the analyst examined the amount of  stablecoins entering spot exchanges and found that “there is a continuation of a higher-than-normal influx of stablecoins.”

“This suggests that, barring any additional news flow, the Bitcoin bull market has not yet ended.”

Historically, strong increases in prices have often followed significant transfers of stablecoins into cryptocurrency exchanges. For instance, the surge in prices during 2021 was preceded by a period of increased stablecoin inflows that took place between September 2020 and February 2021.

More recently, there was a significant increase in the flow of stablecoins into trading platforms from January to early March this year. This surge led to a rally where Bitcoin’s price surpassed its earlier record highs just before the Bitcoin halving event.

If more stablecoins keep flowing into cryptocurrency exchanges, it could signal that investors are planning to purchase, thereby increasing the demand for Bitcoin and potentially causing its price to rise.

Demand for Bitcoin remains highs

In simpler terms, many people within the cryptocurrency world think that if Donald Trump gets re-elected as the U.S. President, it could mark a fresh chapter for the crypto industry.

In a note to investors, QCP Capital expressed confidence that the underlying strength in Bitcoin represents a “systematic shift in the market in anticipation of Trump’s return to office.”

The crypto community eagerly anticipates Trump’s fulfillment of his election pledges and the potential effects they might have, as noted by QCP Capital.

“His idea of launching a strategic BTC reserve and rotation from gold to BTC provides a strong narrative that keeps BTC prices supported.”

Currently, the Coinbase Premium Index, which measures the gap between the Bitcoin price on Coinbase and Binance, has reached its peak since April. This suggests a robust interest in Bitcoin among U.S. investors.

The graph indicates that as Bitcoin reached an unprecedented peak of $93,434, surpassing $90,000 for the first time, American interest significantly increased, causing the Coinbase premium index to rise to 0.13 – a level not seen since April 14th.

The significant surge in interest can be seen through the enormous investments flowing into U.S.-based Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), with over $4.7 billion being invested in these products following the U.S. election between Nov. 6 and Nov. 13, according to data from SoSoValue. In simpler terms, people are investing heavily into these Bitcoin ETFs after the U.S. election during that period.

Approximately two-thirds (65.7%) of recent investment inflows into Bitcoin ETFs have gone to BlackRock’s Bitcoin product (IBIT), with a total of over $3.09 billion poured in during this particular timeframe.

Although over $400.7 million was taken out of Bitcoin ETFs available immediately (spot) on November 14th, BlackRock’s IBIT still attracted over $126.5 million in new investments. This indicates that the interest in this specific ETF remains robust.

In the near future, it is anticipated that an increase in Bitcoin’s price will lead to increased investments in spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), as traders believe this could be a promising time due to the upcoming crypto era under President Trump’s administration.

Bitcoin is not “overvalued” at current levels

Even though Bitcoin has significantly increased in value over the past week, crucial valuation indicators suggest it’s still relatively affordable, fostering investor confidence that its price may keep climbing further.

As a researcher, I utilize the Market Value Realized Value (MVRV) ratio as a tool to gauge whether a market’s current pricing appears inflated or not. In simpler terms, this ratio helps me determine if the price we see today might be higher than it should be based on the realized value of the assets involved.

According to information from CryptoQuant, the Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) ratio for Bitcoin stands at 2.5 at the moment, suggesting it’s not excessively priced. This is lower than the crucial overvaluation level of 3.5, which typically indicates that the cryptocurrency could be approaching a high point.

At this point, Bitcoin still seems to have potential for further expansion without hitting overbought levels, implying that the ongoing surge might persist.

Beyond the MVRV ratio, the on-chain realized price bands also bring an extra level of positivity to Bitcoin’s projected price path.

According to CryptoQuant’s analysis, the historical trend and average price levels (Realized Price Bands) for Bitcoin suggest it could rise towards or even exceed the current upper band of approximately $104,000 in the near future, based on past patterns.

Translated Price Bands Signal Bitcoin’s Previous Peak Values, Implying That a New Price Exploration Period Might Begin If It Manages to Break Through Them.

Previously, Bitcoin attained its peak price band top in March, which was approximately $73,835, marking an all-time high. Given this historical trend, there’s a possibility that Bitcoin could experience a similar upward surge, potentially reaching the $100,000 milestone.

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2024-11-15 20:47