Why Current Bull Market Differs from Bubble: CryptoQuant CEO

As a seasoned crypto investor with over a decade of experience navigating market fluctuations and analyzing data, I find Ki Young Ju’s analysis insightful and well-grounded. His focus on whale accumulation and its impact on Bitcoin price movements is a perspective that has been validated by my own observations.

Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, presented his insights regarding the current trends in the Bitcoin market. His focus was primarily on the accumulation patterns among large Bitcoin holders (whales) and how these actions might influence price fluctuations. As of now, the Bitcoin price stands at $95,952, with a 24-hour volatility of 2.5%. The market capitalization amounts to approximately $1.90 trillion, with a 24-hour trading volume of $40.56 billion.

Changing Narrative of Bitcoin Whales

In a recent post on X, Young Ju highlighted a changing trend among significant Bitcoin investors, often referred to as “whales.” As per the CEO, reports about whale purchases have become routine and no longer cause much surprise. He pointed out that the current situation is distinct from two or three years ago, when news of Bitcoin whale accumulation would significantly impact the market.

The narrative of whale accumulation on #Bitcoin has become so common that it’s now daily chatter.

In the past couple of years, headlines about whales amassing in the market would create a sensation. Nowadays, however, such occurrences are no longer surprising or extraordinary; instead, they have become commonplace and predictable.

This shift…

— Ki Young Ju (@ki_young_ju) December 26, 2024

As an analyst, I’ve noticed a significant change in the Bitcoin market dynamic, which I attribute to retail investors pulling back from the scene, thereby giving more control to the ‘whales’. Young Ju has highlighted this shift and pointed out that while many market participants are recognizing this trend among whales, there hasn’t been enough thorough exploration or discussion about it yet.

Essentially, Young Ju emphasized that we’re not experiencing a bubble right now, even though we’re in a bull market. He described a bubble as a situation where the market value significantly exceeds the amount of capital flowing into it, as determined by on-chain analysis. At present, data from on-chain sources indicates approximately $7 billion is being invested weekly into the Bitcoin market, which helps justify current price levels.

He argued that corrections could happen for Bitcoin amid the current bull cycle. He predicted that a potential drop would not exceed 30%, and any such dip would likely be short-lived.

Furthermore, he predicted a significant recovery after the decline, suggesting a possible increase in price by more than 30%. He also expressed optimism that the highest point in this Bitcoin cycle is yet to be reached. Lastly, Young Ju contradicted claims of an upcoming bear market, pointing out the importance of considering on-chain data when making such predictions.

What Bitcoin MVRV Shows

In his analysis, he included a chart labeled “BTC: Actual MVRV Ratio.” This ratio shows the extent to which Bitcoin is either overpriced or underpriced when compared to its past trading activity. The MVRV ratio helps provide insights about investor sentiment and possible future price fluctuations.

A MVRV ratio exceeding 4 generally signals that the current market price of Bitcoin is significantly greater than its actual worth based on past transactions. In the past, such levels have often been associated with market peaks and subsequent steep price drops.

Conversely, when the MVRV ratio drops below 1, it suggests that Bitcoin’s current market price is lower than its true value based on past transactions. Such instances often coincide with market lows, making them favorable moments for purchasing Bitcoin.

Moreover, there are zones where the market cost corresponds more accurately with the actual worth, often referred to as ‘neutral’ or ‘balanced’ areas. These timeframes typically indicate a situation where the market is neither inflated nor deflated in terms of value.

As an analyst, I’ve observed that Young Ju’s chart indicates a MVRV ratio around 1.8 for Bitcoin. This figure sits above the midpoint but remains within the “Strong Sell” zone. In simpler terms, this suggests that despite Bitcoin’s current upward trend, it isn’t yet alarmingly overvalued.

Currently, Bitcoin’s price has dropped more than 15% since it reached its record high of $108,000 last week. At this moment, the Bitcoin price is decreasing by 3% over the past 24 hours and is trading at approximately $95,202.

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2024-12-26 19:06