Bitcoin (BTC) continues to struggle with breaking the $60,000 threshold, but this has not led to a sell-off among holders.
In fact, many are retaining their assets, as evidenced by a drop in exchange activity.
The daily number of Bitcoin addresses sending funds to exchanges has recently reached a multi-year low. This decline aligns with market expectations surrounding the Federal Reserve’s decision on September 18.
On-chain data reveals a decrease in Exchange Depositing Addresses, a metric tracking Bitcoin inflows to exchanges. This figure peaked for the year on March 5 and has been declining since.
In the past week alone, deposits to exchanges have fallen by 19%. A drop in this metric typically indicates that investors are holding their Bitcoin rather than selling.
This reduced exchange activity comes amid speculation about a potential 50% chance of a 0.5% rate cut by the Federal Reserve. The easing of Bitcoin’s selling pressure suggests investors might be anticipating a more favorable market. This sentiment is also reflected in Bitcoin’s funding rate, which turned positive recently after a week of negative values.
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