Stablecoins
Research
Kimchi premium recovers as KRWUSD drops to 15-year low
As the won depreciates, economic and political uncertainty in South Korea widen the kimchi premium gap.
DeFi
DeFi TVL drops 16% but stablecoin market stays firm
Despite the significant contraction in the DeFi market, stablecoins showed resilience amidst volatility.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin’s supply in profit drops to 88%
Bitcoin's supply in profit dipped after the $106,800 peak, showing significant distribution among holders.
Research
Bitcoin options OI hits $44B as futures trading cools
Traders have pivoted to options as Bitcoin encountered resistance at $99,000.
Research
Drop in OTC balances shows large investors are accumulating discounted Bitcoin
The sharp drop in OTC balances shows large investors are leveraging the dip to accumulate Bitcoin.
Liquidations
Bitcoin tumbled to $95k after $540 million in long liquidations
Long liquidations highlight the peril of overleveraged trading as Bitcoin's rapid decline shatters key support levels.
Research
Options traders bet big on Bitcoin reaching $120K despite low odds
High open interest at $120,000 strike price shows the market is betting on a big finish for Bitcoin in 2024.
Research
AVIV ratio spikes as Bitcoin reaches new ATH
The gap between Bitcoin's price and true market mean price shows significant unrealized profits and potential market cooling.
Research
Regulated exchanges dominate Bitcoin trading volumes
The rising preference for regulated exchanges reflects the market's shift toward compliance and stability.
Research
Bitcoin velocity hits 12-year low as institutional demand drives up price
Despite reaching an all-time high, Bitcoin’s velocity continues to drop, signaling a new era of institutional accumulation.
Research
Options wield outsized influence on Bitcoin’s volatility
December's options/futures open interest ratio spike shows how traders' hedging exacerbates Bitcoin’s price volatility.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin’s drop triggers $1.57 billion in liquidations
Traders were caught off guard as Bitcoin dropped below $97,000 yesterday, leading to $1.39 billion in longs liquidated..