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Bitcoin has now been seeing a consistent price increase, indicating a resumption in upward momentum. So far, the asset has regained some of its losses from its recent period of correction, with its price now trading above $87,000, closing in on the $90,000 psychological level.
At the time of writing, BTC trades at $87,361, surging a 3.4% in the past day. Interestingly, despite the positive price movement, underlying activity in the broader Bitcoin market presents a more complex narrative.
While spot price action appears relatively stable, significant outflows have been recorded from Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), suggesting that institutional flows may not be aligning with the current rally.
This contrast has led analysts to examine market dynamics beyond just price, particularly through the lens of on-chain behavior and historical patterns.
Bitcoin Spot ETF Outflows Reach Record Levels Amid Steady Price Action
Recent analysis from CryptoQuant contributor Darkfost highlights an ongoing trend of capital outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs. According to the data, over $4.8 billion has exited these products since they reached their cumulative inflow peak.
Notably, this marks the largest drawdown since the ETFs were launched, signaling a shift in institutional behavior. However, Bitcoin’s price has shown limited sensitivity to this decline in ETF holdings, maintaining relative stability despite what might otherwise be interpreted as bearish pressure.
Darkfost contextualized this by noting that ETF volumes currently represent around 1.5% of the total aggregated trading volume when factoring in both spot and futures markets.
This suggests that although the ETF outflows are numerically significant, their overall impact on market structure may be limited due to the broader scale of liquidity available through other instruments.
The data imply that short-term fluctuations in ETF holdings may not directly dictate market direction, particularly in periods of strong retail or futures-driven participation.
Historical On-Chain Indicators Suggest a Potential Cycle Repeat
Another CryptoQuant analyst, BilalHuseynov, examined long-term on-chain indicators and noted similarities between the current cycle and previous market phases.
Drawing comparisons between 2018 and 2025, the analyst highlighted how Bitcoin’s recent price movement mirrors the behavior observed at the end of the 2018 bear market.
According to the analysis, historical patterns suggest a potential turning point, where bearish sentiment transitions into a longer-term bullish trend. BilalHuseynov wrote:
After an extended period in the red zone, Bitcoin is once again approaching a key threshold. The structure of the recovery and sentiment indicators appears aligned with those seen in previous transitions from downturn to uptrend.
While the analyst acknowledged that macroeconomic variables and market sentiment can still alter the outcome, the pattern recognition suggests that historical precedent could offer insight into the present market state.
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Edyme’s foray into the crypto universe is nothing short of cinematic. His journey began not with a triumphant investment, but with a scam. Yes, a Ponzi scheme that used crypto as payment roped him in. Rather than retreating, he emerged wiser and more determined, channeling his experience into over three years of insightful market analysis.
Before becoming the voice of reason in the crypto space, Edyme was the quintessential crypto degen. He aped into anything that promised a quick buck, anything ape-able, learning the ropes the hard way. These hands-on experience through major market events—like the Terra Luna crash, the wave of bankruptcies in crypto firms, the notorious FTX collapse, and even CZ’s arrest—has honed his keen sense of market dynamics.
When he isn’t crafting engaging crypto content, you’ll find Edyme backtesting charts, studying both forex and synthetic indices. His dedication to mastering the art of trading is as relentless as his pursuit of the next big story. Away from his screens, he can be found in the gym, airpods in, working out and listening to his favorite artist, NF. Or maybe he’s catching some Z’s or scrolling through Elon Musk’s very own X platform—(oops, another screen activity, my bad…)
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In a nutshell, Samuel Edyme was born efficient, driven by ambition, and perhaps a touch fierce. He’s neither artistic nor unrealistic, and certainly not chauvinistic. Think of him as Bruce Willis in a train wreck—unflappable. Edyme is like trading in your car for a jet—bold. He’s the guy who’d ask his boss for a pay cut just to prove a point—(uhhh…). He is like watching your kid take his first steps. Imagine Bill Gates struggling with rent—okay, maybe that’s a stretch, but you get the idea, yeah. Unbelievable? Yes. Inconceivable? Perhaps.
Edyme sees himself as a fairly reasonable guy, albeit a bit stubborn. Normal to you is not to him. He is not the one to take the easy road, and why would he? That’s just not the way he roll. He has these favorite lyrics from NF’s “Clouds” that resonate deeply with him: “What you think’s probably unfeasible, I’ve done already a hundredfold.”
PS—Edyme is HIM. HIM-buktu. Him-mulation. Him-Kardashian. Himon and Pumba. He even had his DNA tested, and guess what? He’s 100% Him-alayan. Screw it, he ate the opp.
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