Bitcoin Breaks $82,000: Who Is Driving The Market?

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As a seasoned researcher with years of experience delving into the intricacies of the cryptocurrency market, I find the latest trend in the Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap fascinating. The dynamics between these two major platforms provide valuable insights into the market’s behavior.

Analyzing the data gap between Bitcoin‘s Coinbase transactions might suggest which sector of the market may have driven the upward trend in prices during the weekend.

Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap Saw Negative Dips During Weekend

In a brief analysis published by CryptoQuant, an expert has delved into the current pattern observed in the Bitcoin Coinbase-Binance Price Differential. This term, “Coinbase-Binance Price Differential,” represents a tool used to monitor the variation between the Bitcoin price quoted on Coinbase (paired with USD) and that listed on Binance (paired with USDT).

If the indicator shows a positive value, it indicates that the asset is being traded at a higher price on Coinbase compared to Binance. This pattern suggests that the users on Coinbase might be more actively involved in purchasing or less likely to sell, relative to those on Binance.

From my perspective as a researcher, when I observe that the metric is below zero, it implies that Binance might be experiencing greater buying pressure compared to Coinbase. This is due to the observation that the price on Binance seems to be higher than on Coinbase.

Here’s a graph provided by our analyst displaying the evolution of the Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Spread during the weekend:

Looking at the graph, it shows that the Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap has been mostly positive lately, but there have been a few notable dips into negative territory. It’s intriguing to note that these dips often preceded an increase in Bitcoin’s price, suggesting that the increased buying activity on Binance might have caused those spikes.

Apart from these price surges, there’s been a persistent increase in buying interest originating from Coinbase users, much like other bullish periods this year. Notably, Coinbase caters mainly to American investors, particularly large institutional entities, whereas Binance serves a more diverse global user base. Consequently, the Coinbase Premium Gap indicates how the investment patterns of U.S.-based “whales” differ from those of international investors.

During the announcement of the U.S. presidential election results, I observed a substantial surge in my data, reflecting a strong positive response from Coinbase users who were following and reacting to the America-centric news events.

As a researcher, I’ve observed that while individual Coinbase users have held significant influence in the market since then, it’s important to note that the impact of the ‘Binance whales’ has not completely waned. The substantial influence they exert on the price, as evident during weekends, underscores their continued relevance.

In the coming days, we’ll observe how this indicator evolves as Bitcoin’s upward trend continues and whether it will revisit periods of decline.

BTC Price

Earlier today, Bitcoin momentarily surpassed $82,000 for the first time ever, establishing a fresh record high. However, following this peak, there’s been a slight dip, with the price now hovering around $81,900.

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2024-11-11 21:41