# Liquidity Related Articles

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Crypto Watchlist: The Key Catalysts To Track This Week

This week is significant for crypto with key events including ETHDenver starting February 18, where Ethereum's ecosystem developments and partnerships will be showcased. On February 17, Jupiter DAO will vote on pausing token emissions to address supply dilution. Hyperliquid faces speculation about a potential second airdrop on February 18, though nothing is confirmed. Macro factors include US markets closed on February 16 for Presidents’ Day, potentially increasing crypto volatility. The FOMC minutes on February 18 and PCE inflation data on February 20 will influence rate-cut expectations and risk sentiment. A Supreme Court decision on tariffs could also impact macro markets and crypto. The total crypto market cap is $2.32 trillion.

bitcoinist02/17 05:02

Crypto Watchlist: The Key Catalysts To Track This Week

bitcoinist02/17 05:02

XRP Sees Re-Accumulation Signals From Korean Trading Desks As Traders Quietly Build Positions

Despite months of bearish performance, XRP is showing signs of re-accumulation, particularly from South Korean trading desks. Data from major exchanges like Bithumb indicates renewed buying interest, with trading activity gaining momentum. Since this signal emerged, the altcoin's price has increased by 38%. On an institutional level, Ripple-backed company Evernorth has accumulated nearly 0.5% of all XRP supply, amassing over 473 million tokens. Analysts note that XRP is positioned in a favorable spot with cleared liquidity below and stacked liquidity above, potentially leading to swift upward price movements as short positions are forced to close, triggering further buying pressure and momentum.

bitcoinist02/17 01:32

XRP Sees Re-Accumulation Signals From Korean Trading Desks As Traders Quietly Build Positions

bitcoinist02/17 01:32

19,820 Ethereum leaves exchanges – Why THESE ETH traders are doubling down

A prominent whale withdrew 19,820 ETH worth $40.14 million from Binance and OKX, adding to a previous $126 million purchase, signaling deliberate accumulation. Concurrently, Ethereum exchange reserves fell 6.47% to $31.84 billion, reducing sell-side liquidity and indicating long-term holding. On Binance, 76.91% of top traders hold long positions, with a Long/Short Ratio of 3.33, showing strong bullish sentiment. Funding rates increased by 20.96% to 0.007286, reflecting sustained leveraged demand as traders pay to maintain exposure. These aligned behaviors—spot withdrawals, declining reserves, dominant long bias, and rising funding—suggest structured, high-conviction positioning in Ethereum rather than short-term speculation.

ambcrypto02/16 21:32

19,820 Ethereum leaves exchanges – Why THESE ETH traders are doubling down

ambcrypto02/16 21:32

XRP Liquidity Crash: Exchange Levels Mirror May 2025 Trend As Price Recovers

Cryptocurrency analyst Dom highlights that XRP's spot market liquidity has significantly declined, reaching its lowest level in nearly two years, despite a recent price recovery to $1.66. The thin order books, especially above $1, indicate that price movements are largely leverage-driven. After reaching the high, XRP experienced a 16% drop, partly due to substantial sell pressure from exchanges like Upbit, with around 50 million XRP net sold. Data shows a surge in derivatives and options trading volume, though open interest decreased and the long/short ratio suggests bearish sentiment. Another analyst, Egrag Crypto, points to a bullish technical pattern, noting potential reversal signals. At the time of writing, XRP is trading around $1.46, down over 5%.

bitcoinist02/16 19:52

XRP Liquidity Crash: Exchange Levels Mirror May 2025 Trend As Price Recovers

bitcoinist02/16 19:52

Ethereum Coinbase Premium Jumps – Is US Selling Pressure Finally Fading?

Ethereum has been consolidating below the $2,000 level since early February, reflecting trader caution amid elevated volatility and limited momentum. According to a CryptoQuant report, the Ethereum Coinbase Premium Index—which compares Coinbase spot prices to other exchanges—has been predominantly negative, indicating weak U.S. investor demand and a lack of aggressive buying during the correction. Recently, however, the index has shown a noticeable rebound, suggesting U.S. selling pressure may be easing. If this trend continues and turns positive, it could signal renewed spot buying interest from U.S. participants. A sustained positive premium, combined with a potential technical breakout from the current chart pattern, may support a more durable recovery phase, especially if broader market sentiment and liquidity conditions improve.

bitcoinist02/16 18:01

Ethereum Coinbase Premium Jumps – Is US Selling Pressure Finally Fading?

bitcoinist02/16 18:01

March token unlocks to hit $6B, with WhiteBIT driving majority of supply increase

March 2026 is set to be the largest token unlock event of the year, with approximately $6.03 billion worth of crypto assets scheduled to enter circulation—a significant increase from February's $2 billion. The majority of this supply surge, around $4.18 billion, is attributed to WhiteBIT, making it the dominant contributor. Other protocols, including Sui and Arbitrum, will also unlock tokens but at comparatively smaller scales. Data from both CryptoRank and DeFiLlama confirm the concentration, highlighting potential liquidity and volatility risks as markets absorb the new supply. While not all unlocked tokens may be sold immediately, large, concentrated unlocks historically coincide with increased market volatility, especially during cautious trading periods.

ambcrypto02/16 16:08

March token unlocks to hit $6B, with WhiteBIT driving majority of supply increase

ambcrypto02/16 16:08

Ethereum supply hits 2017 lows – THESE 2 metrics suggest demand squeeze

Ethereum's exchange supply has decreased significantly, reaching levels not seen since 2017, as holders demonstrate a strong preference for long-term holding over selling. This supply squeeze is driven by two key metrics: a record-high 37.25 million ETH staked (valued at ~$73.35 billion) and a sharp decline in exchange deposits. The amount of ETH on exchanges has dropped to approximately 16.18 million, indicating reduced readily available supply. However, sustained price appreciation depends on demand, which remains inconsistent. While a significant spike in spot buying occurred on February 15th ($473.84 million), daily net inflows have generally weakened since the start of the month. The shrinking supply is poised to amplify future price movements when demand strengthens.

ambcrypto02/16 16:02

Ethereum supply hits 2017 lows – THESE 2 metrics suggest demand squeeze

ambcrypto02/16 16:02

USDT0 Goes Live on Bitget as Morph Expands Unified Stablecoin Liquidity

USDT0, a unified stablecoin liquidity solution, has launched on the Bitget exchange, expanding access to its cross-chain infrastructure for over 120 million users globally. This integration aims to reduce liquidity fragmentation, improve capital efficiency, and strengthen the connection between trading platforms and onchain settlements. According to Bitget CEO Gracy Chen, unified frameworks like USDT0 enhance capital mobility and simplify user experience. Morph CEO Colin Goltra emphasized the importance of seamless liquidity movement between trading and settlement layers. The development supports Morph’s role as a payments-focused blockchain, designed for high-performance stablecoin execution and scalable financial activity.

TheNewsCrypto02/16 13:23

USDT0 Goes Live on Bitget as Morph Expands Unified Stablecoin Liquidity

TheNewsCrypto02/16 13:23

Analyzing Hyperliquid’s slip below $30: What’s next for HYPE?

Amid a broader crypto market downturn, Hyperliquid (HYPE) fell below the key $30 support level, trading at $29 with a 4.9% daily decline. The drop reflects weakened demand, as indicated by a negative Demand Index and a break below short-term moving averages, signaling continued bearish pressure. Despite this, whale activity and futures market data show increased long positions, with $1.31 million allocated to longs and a Long/Short Ratio above 1 on major exchanges, suggesting some traders anticipate a rebound. If selling pressure persists, HYPE could fall further toward $28; however, a shift in sentiment may allow it to reclaim $30 and target $33.6.

ambcrypto02/16 11:32

Analyzing Hyperliquid’s slip below $30: What’s next for HYPE?

ambcrypto02/16 11:32

Cardano’s $0.244 defense returns, but will on-chain activity pull ADA down?

Cardano (ADA) has declined by 5% in the past 24 hours and continues to struggle after falling out of the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap. It is currently trading above a key support level at $0.244, which has historically been a significant demand zone. Despite breaking below the 9 EMA, the 21 EMA remains strong, and the Chaikin Money Flow indicates capital inflow. Market sentiment is mixed: retail and whale accounts are largely long on ADA, while smart money remains bearish. On-chain activity has been lackluster, with stagnant active addresses and no growth in stablecoin market cap since August 2025. Although trading volume has seen a gradual increase, liquidity concerns persist. The altcoin's future direction remains uncertain due to these conflicting signals.

ambcrypto02/16 10:02

Cardano’s $0.244 defense returns, but will on-chain activity pull ADA down?