Currently, the trading activity in the crypto market is indeed declining. When opening trading apps and looking at the candlestick charts, there are hardly any significant fluctuations; community discussions have also changed, and the previous surge in order calls has diminished considerably. The 24-hour turnover rate is only 0.635%, which clearly indicates a significant drop in retail participation, and the market has entered a wait-and-see period.



However, behind this phenomenon lies a signal worth paying attention to—while retail investors choose to hold back, on-chain activity is hinting at a different story. Three interesting trends can be observed from on-chain data.

First, look at the flow of large assets. Trump Media & Technology Group recently transferred 2,000 Bitcoins, some of which have entered custody accounts. Such large transactions are often driven by institutional-level asset allocation adjustments. It is worth noting that funds entering custody accounts usually have a long-term holding attribute rather than short-term trading intentions, reflecting recognition of Bitcoin’s long-term value.

Next, observe the changes in exchange reserves. Currently, Bitcoin reserves on exchanges have fallen to a three-year low, decreasing by approximately 30% month-over-month. What does this indicate? It suggests that the actual chips are shifting—moving from a "highly liquid trading state" to a "long-term locked state." A large amount of funds are flowing from exchanges into private key wallets, gradually freezing active circulating chips. This is a typical institutional accumulation signal. Once circulating chips become tight at a critical point, a small increase in funds can cause significant price fluctuations.

Finally, look at stablecoin movements. Exchange reserves of USDT have surpassed the $45 billion mark, reaching a new high. These accumulated stablecoins are often the ammunition waiting for opportunities and are also important indicators for judging subsequent capital flows.

On-chain data is transparent; it accurately records the destination of every large transaction. Understanding how to interpret this data is essential to finding genuine investment clues in a low-turnover environment.
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NullWhisperervip
· 4h ago
honestly the 0.635% turnover rate screams capitulation but then exchange reserves hit 3-year lows? that's the interesting edge case here—technically speaking, low volume + capital flight usually means accumulation, not distribution. worth auditing the actual holder composition data tho
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SilentAlphavip
· 14h ago
Retail investors are all sleeping, while institutions are secretly hoarding... I've seen this trick before.
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ser_ngmivip
· 14h ago
With such a low turnover rate, retail investors are indeed scared of getting cut. Institutions are accumulating, while we are watching. This is what we call an information gap. There is so much USDT, it feels like waiting for a big opportunity.
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ParanoiaKingvip
· 14h ago
Retail investors are all asleep, while big institutions are quietly stockpiling. I've seen this trick too many times.
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MeaninglessApevip
· 14h ago
Buddy, with such a low turnover rate, you should know that retail investors have already left, and what's left are just waiting for the show. Institutions are quietly accumulating, and on-chain data is crystal clear. This is the real signal. 450 billion USDT stacked there—does anyone really think they will sit and wait? I don't think so. Bitcoin has disappeared from exchanges by 30%, indicating that the true players have been long-term bullish. Trump's 2000 Bitcoins being deposited into custody—this move is quite telling, not just a short-term gamble. I think this article hits the core— the colder it gets, the easier it is to see who is truly accumulating chips. Low turnover rate is a sign of a shakeout; institutions are quietly positioning themselves.
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DAOdreamervip
· 14h ago
Retail investors are sleeping, big players are adding positions, it's the old trick.
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