Bitcoin Experiences Significant Outflow of 7,883 BTC from Coinbase

As Bitcoin (BTC) remains close to its recent peak value of $111,980, recent trends on leading cryptocurrency platforms indicate that institutional investors might be increasing their holdings in BTC. Notably, Coinbase, the predominant crypto exchange in the U.S., evidenced a net withdrawal of 7,883 BTC, fueling speculation about a renewed interest from institutions and a possible continuation of price increases.

Coinbase Experiences 7,883 BTC Withdrawal

A recent update from a contributor reported that Coinbase noted a total outflow of 8,742 BTC on May 26. Factoring in BTC deposits, the net outflow registered at 7,883 BTC—marking it as the third-largest daily withdrawal from the exchange in the last month.

For those unfamiliar, daily BTC outflow signifies the total quantity of Bitcoin taken from an exchange within a given day, while net outflow represents the balance between BTC withdrawn and deposited, highlighting the actual net flow of assets. A positive net outflow indicates that more BTC exited the exchange than entered, often pointing to accumulation trends.

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Historically, substantial BTC withdrawals from Coinbase are typically followed by announcements from institutions or inflows to spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Given that nearly all U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs, apart from Fidelity’s, source their BTC from Coinbase, the scale of this transaction hints at possible ETF activity or corporate acquisitions.

A primary candidate for such activity may be Strategy, under the leadership of Michael Saylor. The firm recently reported a purchase of 7,390 BTC, elevating its total holdings to 576,230 BTC. Saylor has also implied a potential further acquisition, though whether the recent Coinbase withdrawals are tied to the company remains to be seen.

Bolstering this institutional narrative is the Coinbase Premium Index, which has consistently shown positive figures over the past month. This indicator reflects heightened buying activity from investors in the U.S., often associated with institutional interest. Analysts concluded:

These withdrawals indicate ongoing demand from institutions based in the U.S. If this interest persists, it could set the stage for another surge in Bitcoin’s value. Such movements, especially when complemented by ETF inflows, can result in significant price shifts and new peaks.

Possible New BTC All-Time High?

Currently, Bitcoin is trading at $109,589, just 1.9% below its historical peak. However, several on-chain and technical indicators point towards a potential breakthrough into new price ranges.

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An analyst recently highlighted that Bitcoin could aim for the $112,000 level after showing a double bottom pattern on the hourly chart. Additionally, the Bitcoin Spot Taker CVD (Cumulative Volume Delta) has turned positive again, indicating bullish sentiment.

Moreover, on-chain metrics reveal that holders are not hurrying to liquidate their positions, even while experiencing considerable unrealized gains, indicating a belief in further price increases. As of now, BTC trades at $109,589, down 0.3% over the last 24 hours.