Bitcoin's velocity offers crucial insights into its economic role—essentially revealing whether it serves as a speculative medium or a store of value. Recently, this measure has plummeted to levels last seen over a decade ago, coinciding with the US Presidential elections. However, despite this decline, Bitcoin's price skyrocketed past $101,000, setting a new all-time high. What external factors might be fueling this explosive price rally in the face of reduced on-chain activity? Discover how institutional demand and other market forces are reshaping Bitcoin's dynamics...
Bitcoin velocity hits 12-year low as institutional demand drives up price
12/11/2024 21:20Bitcoin’s velocity plummets as market shifts focus from transactions to strategic holding and institutional demand.
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Despite reaching an all-time high, Bitcoin’s velocity continues to drop, signaling a new era of institutional accumulation.
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