Bitcoin Demand Is Picking Up, But The Bear Market Still Holds
Bitcoin recently surged past $94,000, raising questions about a potential bull market return. However, analytics firm CryptoQuant asserts that Bitcoin remains in a bear market despite improving conditions. Although demand has become less negative and the price is approaching the 365-day moving average (around $101,000), it has not yet reclaimed this key technical level, which has historically acted as a resistance point during bear markets.
On-chain data shows that while U.S. spot indicators briefly improved, ETF inflows remain weak and apparent demand has declined by approximately 67,000 BTC over the past month. Additionally, rising exchange inflows—reaching a seven-day average of 39,000 BTC—signal increased selling pressure. Thus, despite recent gains, Bitcoin is still considered to be in a bear cycle. As of writing, BTC is trading around $95,200 with little change over the past day.
bitcoinist01/18 04:01