Bitcoin Buying Pressure Hits Yearly Low as Price Holds Key Levels

Bitcoin's buying pressure has dropped to its lowest in a year, as the monthly moving average of Taker Buy Volume is at levels not seen since early 2024, according to CryptoQuant. This decline began in December and suggests cautious investor sentiment.

Bitcoin taker buy volume on Binance | Source: CryptoQuant

  • Data indicates potential for consolidation or price declines without a rebound in demand.
  • Glassnode reports younger coin supply valuations have reset, with MVRV near 1.0.
  • Bitcoin is maintaining above the 135-day SMA, indicating structural support.

Currently trading near $113,200, Bitcoin has seen a 36% increase in 24-hour trading volume but is 9% below its all-time high of $124,450 from August 14. It recently tested the $108,000–$109,000 support range twice, making the defense of $110,000 crucial to maintain a bullish outlook.

  • October is historically strong for Bitcoin, with CoinGlass anticipating a potential seasonal rally.
  • Karman Ashgar highlights a long-term "mega-bull run," targeting $150,000 as a minimum.
  • Institutional demand remains steady, with Star Seeds raising $6.83 million to purchase Bitcoin.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER) has raised $19.3 million in presale funding, focusing on Layer 2 solutions for faster and cheaper transactions. The HYPER token functions as a utility asset for transaction payments and staking incentives.

  • Ticker: HYPER
  • Presale Price: $0.013005
  • Funds Raised: $19.3 million

The project offers staking rewards up to 61% APY, appealing to investors interested in Bitcoin's Layer 2 innovations.