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Ethereum: Exchange inflows spikes

During significant pullbacks in cryptocurrencies, there is often a fear of further weakness in specific coins, leading to increased transactions from private wallets to exchanges. This trend is particularly evident when inflows to exchanges spike, a sign that pessimism may be reaching late stages in the current market cycle. For example, with Ethereum, we're seeing exactly this pattern: as the price declines, exchange flows have notably increased on the spot market, indicating that traders are concerned about potential further drops.

This scenario, however, could signal a potential turning point. Market sentiment often shifts from pessimism to optimism and vice versa, and when sentiment reaches an extreme, it's wise to be on the lookout for a possible reversal. Currently, it seems Ethereum might stabilize in the coming days or perhaps into next week.

However, it's interesting to note the contrast with Bitcoin. Exchange inflows for Bitcoin haven't reached the same extremes, suggesting that investors may have more confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term stability compared to altcoins. This disparity could indicate that investors believe the altcoin season might be over, preferring to hold Bitcoin for the longer term.

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Gregor Horvat

Gregor Horvat

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Experience Grega is based in Slovenia and has been in the Forex market since 2003.

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