- 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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