In April 2025, Bitcoin's market presented a puzzling dynamic: its price danced between $91,000 and $95,000 despite the absence of robust stablecoin support. The exchange stablecoins ratio (ESR) plummeted, signaling a scarcity of capital prepared to fuel Bitcoin's ascent. Meanwhile, the stablecoin supply ratio (SSR) surged, revealing waning stablecoin purchasing power. However, Bitcoin's vigor endured, defying the typical demand cues. So, what unexpected forces were stealthily buttressing Bitcoin’s resilience during this period of market tension? Discover the underlying shifts driving this anomaly...
Bitcoin's price spike supported by ETF demand as stablecoin buying power remains low
04/30/2025 08:00
Bitcoin's stable price amid declining exchange stablecoin ratios suggests institutional backing over new inflows.
Bitcoin’s price spike supported by ETF demand as stablecoin buying power remains low 8 mins ago · 3 min read
Stablecoin metrics in April revealed a market supported by existing demand rather than new inflows.

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