Bitcoin Supply Hits 3-Year Low as Demand Soars, Market Volatility Persists Amid Policy Shifts

December 22, 2024
Bitcoin Supply Hits 3-Year Low as Demand Soars, Market Volatility Persists Amid Policy Shifts
  • Analysts have pointed out the connection between stablecoin liquidity and Bitcoin price movements, suggesting that stablecoins serve as liquidity proxies.

  • Despite the bullish trend, the market remains volatile; on December 20, 2024, over $1 billion in leveraged positions were liquidated, causing Bitcoin's price to drop over 8% to below $96,000.

  • Earlier this month, Bitcoin's price soared to an all-time high of $108,000, driven by the combination of high demand and dwindling supply.

  • Accumulator addresses, which consistently buy Bitcoin without selling, are currently accumulating at a record rate of 495,000 BTC per month, further intensifying the liquidity crunch.

  • However, Bitcoin's price experienced a decline following the Federal Reserve's indication of a more hawkish monetary policy, pushing it below the key psychological level of $100,000.

  • In 2024, sell-side liquidity has plummeted by 678,000 BTC, creating a tighter market environment as demand for Bitcoin surges.

  • Currently, only 3.397 million Bitcoins are available for sale, marking the lowest supply level since October 2020, according to CryptoQuant.

  • Since late September, Bitcoin demand has been in 'expansion territory,' with a notable monthly increase of 228,000 BTC.

  • The market capitalization of USD-based stablecoins, including Tether and USD Coin, has increased by 20% to reach $200 billion, indicating a significant influx of new capital into the crypto market.

  • Macroeconomic factors, particularly expectations of pro-cryptocurrency policies under a new U.S. administration, are shaping market dynamics and investor sentiment towards Bitcoin.

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