Bitcoin miner selling pressure has fallen sharply, with BTC inflows from miners to Binance dropping to levels not seen since mid-2023. The shift matters because miner distribution is one of the market’s more persistent sources of structural sell-side pressure, and the latest data suggests that pressure has eased for now. In a post via X on Sunday, CryptoQuant contributor Darkfost said the monthly average of BTC inflows from miners to Binance has fallen to roughly 4,316 BTC. When the same activity is measured across all exchanges, the figure rises only slightly to 4,381 BTC, reinforcing the point that the slowdown is not limited to a single venue. Bitcoin Miner Selling Pressure Drops The reversal follows a brief spike earlier this year tied to extreme weather in the United States. According to Darkfost, miner inflows picked up during the ice storm that hit the country in late January and early February, when several large US-based mining pools were forced to scale back or temporarily suspend operations. That disruption, he argued, likely translated into heavier BTC sales as miners worked to cover ongoing expenses despite reduced output. Related Reading: Bitcoin Market Not Ready For Expansion Yet — Blockchain Firm “It is important to recall that during this weather event, several large US based mining pools were forced to slow down or temporarily halt their operations,” Darkfost wrote. “Even when activity is reduced, however, fixed costs remain high, including electricity, infrastructure, and operational expenses. This situation likely pushed some miners to increase their BTC sales in order to maintain liquidity.” That dynamic now appears to have faded. “Since then, the trend has clearly reversed,” he added, describing current inflows as having fallen to “historically low levels.” He noted that a similarly weak reading for miner transfers to Binance was last seen on June 5, 2023. The broader implication is straightforward: miners are currently sending less BTC to exchanges, which in turn suggests they are selling less into the market. Darkfost framed that as a constructive development, writing that “the current decline in inflows suggests that miners have significantly reduced their BTC sales, which can be interpreted as a constructive signal for the market, as structural selling pressure from this cohort appears to be temporarily easing.” That does not mean the risk has disappeared. Darkfost estimates that miners still hold around 1.8 million BTC in reserves, a stockpile large enough to matter if market conditions change and distribution accelerates again. In other words, the absence of aggressive selling is supportive, but it is not the same as a supply overhang vanishing altogether. Related Reading: Bitcoin Risks Drop To $52,000, Veteran Analyst Aksel Kibar Says The miner data also arrives alongside signs that Bitcoin is still trying to rebuild a firmer base among short-term holders. In a separate post, Darkfost said the market has spent nearly a month attempting to stabilize above the cost basis of the youngest short-term holder cohort, the 1-week to 1-month group. That cohort’s estimated breakeven level sits at $68,200, making it the only short-term holder segment currently around flat. Further up the ladder, the pressure points are steeper. The 1-month to 3-month cohort has an estimated cost basis of $83,500, while the 3-month to 6-month group sits even higher at $96,900. Darkfost said the 1-month to 3-month level acted as resistance the last time price approached it, as many short-term holders used the move to exit, pushing the broader short-term holder segment back into unrealized loss. At press time, BTC traded at $68,553. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
The Pi Network rumour mill never really stops. But this week it is spinning faster than usual, and there is an actual reason for it. A token called SIREN just blew past a $1.2 billion market cap almost immediately after getting listed on Binance-linked platforms, according to CoinGecko data. That one data point was all …
Weekly crypto ETP inflows reached $230 million despite $405 million in post-FOMC outflows, as Bitcoin led gains and Ether ended a three-week inflow streak, CoinShares reported.
Solana (SOL), up 1% from Friday, was also a top performer.
Bitcoin moved back above $71,000 after US President Donald Trump postponed Iran strike for five days, sending oil price crashing below $100.
Bitmine Immersion Technologies has continued its aggressive Ethereum accumulation strategy, now holding about 4.66 million ETH, roughly 3.86% of total supply, after adding another 65,341 tokens recently. Its combined crypto, cash, and other investments total approximately $11 billion, with over 3 million ETH staked, earning around $180 million in annualized rewards through staking operations. Bitmine is pushing toward its …
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Core Scientific's financing boost signals a strategic pivot towards AI-driven data services, potentially reshaping its market positioning.
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A simple “wrong number” message led to a $3.4 million crypto scam, exposing social engineering tactics, fake investments and fund laundering methods.
Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, teased its upcoming AI Pro tool on March 23, 2026, following recent AI features for trading and wallet analysis. The announcement sparked excitement and speculation, with the community guessing it could offer advanced analytics or automated trading bots. Memes and low-cap coins referencing “BAE” also appeared. Binance urged caution, …
Arkham data shows a wallet cluster holding 644 million SIREN, about 88% of the 728 million circulating supply, raising manipulation concerns.
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Solana price has staged a modest recovery after a sharp pullback, but the price continues to struggle below a key resistance zone, keeping the broader structure range-bound. While market conditions have slightly improved, SOL remains capped under the $92 level, preventing a confirmed bullish breakout. The current setup suggests that the recent bounce may not …
Strategy Inc.'s continued Bitcoin accumulation highlights its commitment to digital assets, despite market volatility and unrealized losses.
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Led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, Strategy acquired 1,031 bitcoin, bringing holdings to 762,099 coins.
The debate over banning passive rewards on stablecoins is gaining urgency as U.S. lawmakers work toward finalizing crypto regulations before the upcoming congressional deadline. The discussion intensified in late March 2026, with banks pushing to restrict yield-bearing stablecoins while crypto firms warn it could slow adoption. CLARITY Act Stalls Over Stablecoin Yield Dispute The Senate’s …
A sudden crypto market rally has sent shockwaves across digital assets, with prices surging within hours after Donald J. Trump signaled a potential easing of geopolitical tensions. Bitcoin price surged more than 4% to reclaim $71,000, marking a sharp breakout from recent consolidation. Ethereum price followed with a similar move to $2,150, while XRP price …
Michael Saylor’s firm, Strategy, has boosted its Bitcoin holdings by 1,031 BTC, spending roughly $76.6 million at an average price of $74,326 per coin. This move continues the company’s long-term accumulation strategy. As of March 22, 2026, Strategy now holds 762,099 BTC, purchased for around $57.7 billion at an average cost of $75,694 each. The …
Bitcoin climbed back above $70,000 after President Donald Trump said the United States had held “productive conversations” with Iran and would postpone planned strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five days. In a March 23 post on Truth Social, Trump wrote in capital letters: “BASED ON THE TENOR AND TONE OF THESE […]
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XRP price has slipped into the green zone and is now trading above $1.40 after gaining more than 2% in the last 24 hours. However, on the flip side, XRP’s open interest has declined from a peak of $2.6 billion to around $900 million–$1 billion in early 2026, reflecting a clear unwind of leveraged positions. …
Strategy's holdings account for more than 3.5% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth around $53 billion.
Ethereum is holding above the $2,000 level as selling pressure begins to build again, placing the market at a critical inflection point after a short-lived recovery. While ETH has managed to stabilize above this psychological threshold, recent price action suggests that momentum remains fragile, with sellers gradually regaining control following the latest push higher. Related Reading: Ethereum Exchange Inflows Signal Shift: Whales Reduce Selling Pressure Despite this renewed pressure, underlying on-chain data is signaling an important structural development. According to a CryptoQuant report, whales holding over 100,000 ETH have now returned to a profitable state. This shift is significant, as large holders typically operate with longer investment horizons and tend to influence broader market trends through their positioning. Historically, the transition of major whale cohorts from loss to profit has often coincided with the early stages of new market cycles. These phases tend to mark the end of capitulation periods, where large investors accumulate at lower levels before gradually moving into profit as the price recovers. While whale profitability reflects improving cost basis conditions, it can also introduce potential distribution risk if large holders choose to realize gains. In this context, Ethereum’s ability to maintain support above $2,000 will likely determine whether the market stabilizes or faces renewed downside pressure. Whale Profitability as a Structural Inflection Signal Historical data shows that the loss zones for large Ethereum whales have consistently aligned with broader market bottoms. These phases typically reflect periods of capitulation, where price compresses below the aggregate cost basis of major holders, forcing weaker participants out while stronger hands accumulate. In previous cycles, such conditions have marked the final stages of downside pressure rather than the beginning of prolonged declines. More importantly, the transition from loss to profitability among these large wallets has repeatedly coincided with the early stages of sustained uptrends. Once whales regain a profitable position, market structure tends to shift. Selling pressure from distressed holders diminishes, while confidence among long-term participants begins to rebuild. This creates a more favorable environment for price expansion, particularly if supported by improving liquidity conditions. The current setup appears to be approaching a similar configuration. With whales holding over 100,000 ETH now back in profit, the market may be entering another transitional phase. However, the signal is not self-sufficient. A confirmed uptrend typically requires follow-through in the form of spot demand, capital inflows, and reduced sell-side pressure. In this context, another potential starting point for an uptrend may be forming, but confirmation remains essential. Related Reading: Binance Leads XRP Whale Exodus As 530M Tokens Exit In Single-Day Surge Ethereum Consolidates As Downtrend Remains Intact Ethereum is currently trading near the $2,000–$2,050 range, consolidating after a sharp decline that began in early February. The chart shows a clear breakdown from the $3,000 region, followed by an accelerated sell-off that briefly pushed the price below $1,900 before a modest recovery attempt. From a structural standpoint, ETH remains in a well-defined downtrend. Price continues to trade below the 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, all of which are trending downward. This alignment confirms that broader market momentum is still bearish, with rallies likely to encounter resistance at these dynamic levels. Related Reading: Solana Structure Fractures: Accumulation In Spot Clashes With Derivatives Selling Pressure The recent bounce appears corrective rather than impulsive. Price briefly reclaimed the short-term moving average but failed to sustain momentum, indicating weak follow-through from buyers. Additionally, volume patterns show that the most significant spikes occurred during the sell-off phase, suggesting capitulation-driven activity rather than strong accumulation. In the near term, the $2,000 level acts as a key support zone, while the $2,200–$2,300 range represents immediate resistance. A decisive reclaim of this area would be required to shift the short-term structure. Until then, ETH remains vulnerable to further downside, with the risk of revisiting recent lows if selling pressure intensifies. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com
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After four months of inactivity, Mt. Gox, the defunct Tokyo based Bitcoin exchange that collapsed in 2014, moved just 500 dollars worth of Bitcoin. This small transaction highlights the ongoing civil rehabilitation process, under which approximately 34,500 BTC worth billions are still being returned to verified creditors. Most major payouts have already been completed, and …