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Exploring the Decline in Bitcoin’s Wallet-Related Metrics
Recent analysis by the on-chain analytics firm Santiment reveals a significant decrease in Bitcoin network activity, contrasting sharply with levels observed back in February 2021. This decline is particularly evident in two crucial metrics: the Daily Active Addresses and Network Growth.
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Understanding the Key Metrics
The Daily Active Addresses metric reflects the total number of Bitcoin addresses engaging in transactions each day. An address is considered ‘active’ once it participates in network transactions, thus providing a daily count of unique addresses executing at least one transfer.
Network Growth, on the other hand, measures the influx of new addresses to the blockchain. Essentially, it tracks the number of fresh addresses joining the network daily, offering insights into the expansion of Bitcoin’s user base.
Analyzing Recent Trends
According to data shared by Santiment, both metrics have experienced a downturn over recent years. The year 2024 marked a significant drop, with a modest recovery in Daily Active Addresses during Bitcoin’s bull rally later in the year. However, Network Growth remained subdued despite these gains.
By 2025, both indicators stagnated, even as Bitcoin reached unprecedented highs. Santiment highlighted a distinct bearish divergence, where market capitalization soared, yet Bitcoin’s utility dwindled. The recent market downturn further exacerbated this decline.
Currently, approximately 650,000 unique addresses interact on the blockchain daily, a stark 42% decrease from February 2021. Similarly, Network Growth stands at 291,000, representing a 47% reduction over the same period.
Implications of Reduced Activity for Bitcoin
Despite this pronounced activity drop, Santiment assures that this is not indicative of Bitcoin’s demise or a prolonged bear market. However, a genuine long-term recovery might depend on an uptick in network metrics. Santiment elaborates:
“For the cryptocurrency market to experience a sustained relief rally, it will be crucial for metrics like active addresses and network growth to show an upward trajectory.”
Current Bitcoin Price Dynamics
Bitcoin’s price movement remains relatively stable, hovering around the $66,400 mark.
For a visual representation of Bitcoin’s recent price trends, refer to the chart provided by TradingView.com.
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