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Onchain Insights Reveal Increasing Speculation Around Bitcoin

Published 02/28/2024, 04:14 PM
Updated 02/28/2024, 04:15 PM
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  • Investor speculation around Bitcoin is rising amid increase in inflows and institutional demand worldwide.
  • Onchain metrics reveal a shift towards speculation in short-term holders depositing billions daily.
  • Bitcoin derivatives markets show similar sentiments, with futures and options open interest nearing all-time highs.

This week’s newsletter from Glassnode revealed that Bitcoin speculation is reaching new heights. Investors are witnessing a surge in speculative activity driven by increasing capital flows, derivatives leverage, and institutional interest.

Source: Glassnode

Bitcoin’s price was hovering around $52000 through the week, and it has managed to retain the majority of its gains since mid-February. The report also showed that this resilience was supported by a significant increase in the realized capital, which climbed by over $30 billion year-to-date to $460 billion. With an average unrealized profit of +120% per coin, investors found themselves in a decent position compared to the early stages of previous bull markets.

Source: Glassnode

Looking into onchain metrics, a shift towards speculation has emerged, particularly among short-term holde…

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