Institutional Interest in Bitcoin on the Rise: Insights on the Coinbase Premium Gap
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Coinbase Premium Gap Indicates Robust Institutional Buying
In a recent analysis, CryptoQuant community expert Maartunn delved into the evolving trend of the Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap. This metric evaluates the price disparity of Bitcoin between Coinbase (USD pair) and Binance (USDT pair). Coinbase serves as a major trading platform for US investors, particularly large-scale institutional investors, whereas Binance caters to a global audience. Therefore, the Coinbase Premium Gap reflects the behavioral differences between American and international Bitcoin whales.
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When this metric registers a positive value, it suggests that Bitcoin’s price on Coinbase is higher than on Binance, indicating stronger buying pressure among Coinbase users. Conversely, a negative value implies stronger accumulation activity on Binance, as reflected by a higher Bitcoin price on its platform.
The Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap: Recent Trends
Recently, the Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap has consistently shown positive values, suggesting that Coinbase users are actively purchasing Bitcoin at a higher rate than their Binance counterparts. A significant peak was observed on October 3rd, when Bitcoin was trading at a $140 premium on Coinbase. Although the metric experienced some fluctuation over the weekend, including a brief dip into negative territory during Bitcoin’s all-time high (ATH) breakout, it quickly rebounded to a positive level of $105 at the start of the new week.
This trend indicates that US-based institutional investors continue to accumulate Bitcoin, even as the cryptocurrency explores new ATHs. These entities have played a pivotal role in market dynamics since last year. If the Coinbase Premium Gap remains in positive territory, the current rally may have the momentum to continue.
Spot ETF Netflows: Further Evidence of Institutional Accumulation
Another indicator of institutional interest is the netflow data for spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Last week, these investment vehicles experienced substantial net inflows, reinforcing the narrative of institutional accumulation.
According to cycle analyst Root, the recent spot ETF inflows were 8.8 times greater than the new Bitcoin supply minted by miners during the same period.
Bitcoin Price Analysis
On Monday, Bitcoin surged beyond $126,000, setting a new ATH. However, the cryptocurrency has since experienced a slight pullback, with its price settling around $124,300.
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