US Institutions Resume Bitcoin Buying As Coinbase Premium Flips Green
US institutions have resumed Bitcoin buying activity as indicated by the Coinbase Premium Gap flipping positive amid a price surge toward $97,000. This metric, which tracks the price difference between Coinbase (favored by US institutional investors) and Binance, had been negative for weeks, suggesting American whales were selling or not buying. The recent shift to a premium suggests renewed accumulation by US entities. However, the move is still brief, and sustainability remains uncertain given a similar pattern earlier in the month failed to hold. The rally also triggered significant short liquidations, peaking near $90 million. Bitcoin is currently trading around $96,500, up 8% over the past week.
bitcoinist01/16 08:01
