Bitcoin Analysis & Research Mastering the MVRV Ratio The MVRV Ratio is one of the most popular and widely used on-chain metrics, however, much of the power of MVRV is rarely put to use. In this paper, we will explore how MVRV can be supercharged to find cycle extremes, identify market trends, and get advanced warning of sell-side distribution.
The Week On-chain An Investor Turning Point Despite continued regulatory pressure on digital assets exerted by the US, Bitcoin prices still rallied above $25k, and Inscriptions breached 100k total. Meanwhile, investor behavior on-chain appears to be reaching a turning point, hinting at a new cycle.
Bitcoin Analysis & Research Ordinal Theory and the Rise of Bitcoin Inscriptions Recent weeks have seen an very unexpected trend emerge on the Bitcoin network, being the permanent and immutable inscription of data, directly into the Bitcoin blockchain. Data files that have been inscribed range from images, to audio clips, and even a version of the video game Doom. This event has
The Week On-chain The Emergence of Ordinals The digital asset market has experienced its first significant pullback of the year, alongside news of heavy US regulatory moves, and SEC crackdowns. Simultaneously, the emergence of Ordinals and Inscriptions on Bitcoin is creating a new, and unexpected demand for blockspace.
The Week On-chain Shifting Tides Following an explosive month of volatile price action, Bitcoin is consolidating above the on-chain cost-basis of several cohorts. This puts the average BTC holder into a regime of unrealized profit, and demonstrates a potential turning of the macro market tides is underway.
The Week On-chain Short Squeezes and Spot Demand Bitcoin markets have seen the strongest monthly price performance since Oct-2021, fuelled by both historic spot demand, and a sequence of short squeezes. In this edition, we explore the dynamics taking place in both derivatives markets, and the spot exchanges.
The Week On-chain An Opportunity, or a Trap? The recent market rally has pushed BTC prices above $23k, and has surprised many investors. However, alongside higher prices, comes an increased motivation for holders and miners to take exit liquidity, especially after the prolonged and painful bear of 2022.
Bitcoin Analysis & Research Ten Indicators for Tracking a Bear Market Recovery Identifying cycle changes is no easy feat, and there remains no single silver bullet to accomplish this task. In this report, we explore a suite of ten indicators which provide a useful toolbox for navigating these later stages of Bitcoin bear markets.
The Week On-chain Is Bitcoin Back? After one of the least volatile months in history, Bitcoin has seen an explosive rally back above $21k. This puts the average BTC holder, and mining operation back into the black, making this rally stand out from all those seen in 2022.
The Week On-chain A Volatility Slumber The digital asset market has opened the new year...by staying asleep. Realized volatility for the two major assets has fallen to extreme lows. Such periods have historically preceded explosive market moves, with past examples both cutting asset valuations in half, and triggering new bull markets.
Product Product Update: December 2022 We begin by wishing all our readers a very happy New Year from the Glassnode Team! We hope you had a refreshing break over the holidays and hope you are as excited as we are for 2023.
The Week On-chain 2022 The Year On-chain As the chaotic, volatile, and financially brutal year of 2022 comes to a close, we explore the state of play across Bitcoin, Ethereum and stablecoin markets. This year in review will be the final edition for the year, and we look forward to returning for an exciting 2023.
Product Product Update: November 2022 November was a chaotic month for the industry, with the shock waves of FTX still echoing through the space. However, out of this event has launched a new initiative by exchanges for Proof-of-Reserves to enhance transparency. We are proud to announce our new Proof-of-Reserves metric suite and dashboard, free for
The Week On-chain A Capital Reset In the wake of one of the largest deleveraging events in digital asset history, the Bitcoin Realized Cap has declined such that all capital inflows since May 2021, have now been flushed out. There is an associated uptick in on-chain activity, however it lacks substantial volume follow through.
Bitcoin Analysis & Research Introducing Proof-of-Reserve Exchange Metrics We introduce an array of proof-of-reserve metrics to easily monitor the balances of exchanges' on-chain reserves held in self-reported addresses.
The Week On-chain The Character of Capitulation As the dust settles after the FTX debacle, a key question is whether the sell-off can be better characterized as a simple continuation of the bearish trend, or instead a trigger of a deeper psychological shift amongst investors.
The Week On-chain Uncertainty Amongst Whales and Old Hands In the wake of the FTX fallout, we explore the developing trends in on-chain data, which suggest that the confidence and financial position of Whales and Bitcoin old hands have been shaken by the event.
The Week On-chain The Fall of FTX With the devastating collapse of the FTX exchange, the digital asset industry has experienced the most shocking insolvency of a custodian since Mt Gox. In this report, we analyze the FTX bank run, seeking of safety in self-custody, and the response of Bitcoin's strongest hands.
Bitcoin Analysis & Research Market Pulse: Vapour-liquid Equilibrium and Bitcoin Cycles In this analysis, we utilize concepts borrowed from thermodynamics, to model behaviour of Bitcoin market participants during cyclical tops and bottoms. What we seek are rapid phase changes, analogous to the transition between bull and bear market regimes.
The Week On-chain Slowly but Surely Bitcoin faces strong resistance as it approaches several key on-chain cost basis. With very early signs pointing to a a positive shift in demand, and a convergence of market acquisition prices, the Bitcoin holder-base is slowly but surely becoming saturated by those with the strongest resolve.
The Week On-chain Hammering Out The Bottom Bitcoin has rallied back above the key $20k psychological level this week, after many months of extremely low volatility. In this edition, we analyse how Bitcoin may be hammering out a near-textbook bear market floor, and what risks may lay on the road ahead.
Product Product Update: October 2022 October was an extremely exciting month for Glassnode, as we proudly announce our acquisition of portfolio tracking and tax platform Accointing.com. This is the next step in our mission to equip investors with the best tools, data, and unparalleled insights for navigating the industry, and making data-driven decisions in
Product Featured Unlocking full-spectrum investment intelligence We are excited to announce that we have acquired portfolio tracking and tax platform Accointing.com. This is the next step in our mission to equip investors with the best tools, data, and unparalleled insights for navigating the industry, and making data-driven decisions in digital asset markets.
The Week On-chain A Case for Bitcoin Bulls and Bears As the volatility of Bitcoin markets compress to historical lows, we present both the bull and the bear case for Bitcoin. We cover the $1.5B overhang of a miner deleveraging, weak on-chain activity, persistent draining of exchanges, and unwavering HODLer conviction.
The Week On-chain A Coiled Spring The Bitcoin market is primed for volatility, with both realized and options implied volatility falling to historical lows. Futures open interest has hit new all-time-highs, despite liquidations being at all-time-lows. Volatility is likely on the horizon, and Bitcoin prices rarely sit still for long.
