BEARISH 📉 : Bitcoin spot trading hits 2024 low amid market pullback

Bitcoin spot trading activity has decreased to its lowest level of 2024, with a noticeable decline in risk-taking among traders. February is expected to close as the month with the lowest Bitcoin spot volumes since the start of 2024.

Key Points:

  • Spot trading volumes have significantly declined across major exchanges, including Binance, Gate.io, and Bybit.
  • Binance's volume dropped from $198 billion to $75 billion, Gate.io from $53 billion to $25 billion, and Bybit from $41 billion to $20 billion.
  • The decrease in liquidity is linked to an October event where open interest fell by over 70,000 BTC, leading to broader market disengagement.

Bitcoin spot volume

Coinbase Pressure Easing:

  • CryptoQuant CEO noted easing selling pressure on Coinbase, with the Coinbase Premium Index turning positive.
  • The premium recovered to approximately 0.006 while Bitcoin traded near $68,300.
  • This suggests reduced US-led sell pressure, although overall spot liquidity remains thin.

Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Index

Market Outlook:

  • The current market phase is characterized by cautiousness, with participants prioritizing capital preservation.
  • A bullish recovery or durable bottom requires stronger spot volume support.

At press time, Bitcoin was trading at $68,153.

Bitcoin price chart