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CryptoQuant data shows Bitcoin has exhibited a clear "diminishing capital efficiency" characteristic across its historical bull and bear cycles. As the asset's scale expands, the price increase generated per unit of new capital continues to decline:In the 2011 cycle, approximately $2.8 billion in net inflows drove Bitcoin up by roughly 55,000%;In the 2015 cycle, approximately $69 billion corresponded to a roughly 10,000% gain;In the 2018 cycle, approximately $365 billion corresponded to a roughly 2,000% gain;In the current cycle starting from 2022, approximately $697 billion in capital has been attracted, but the gain is about 689%.The data is based on "Realized Capitalization," which values coins based on their price at their last movement, serving as an approximate measure of actual capital inflows. CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju stated that for Bitcoin to experience another parabolic rally, it may require over $1 trillion in new capital inflows, further solidifying its status as a macro asset rather than just an ETF-driven trading asset.Ki Young Ju also noted that U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have recently seen net capital outflows, indicating that market structural demand is still in a transitional phase. Analysis suggests this trend reflects the natural decline in Bitcoin's marginal returns as its market capitalization expands. Unless larger-scale institutional capital steps in, achieving the high-multiple growth seen in earlier cycles will be difficult. (CoinDesk)
CryptoQuant analyst Axel Adler posted on platform X, stating that Bitcoin has begun to enter the later stage of the bear market cycle, with the ETF sector releasing its first signal of easing pressure. In the latest trading session, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net inflows of $223 million, with the majority of funds flowing into Fidelity's FBTC ($166 million) and ARK Invest's ARKB ($91.8 million).
According to Odaily, CryptoQuant reports that the volume of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoins flowing into exchanges has recently increased significantly. Historically, this pattern often signals that the crypto market is about to enter a phase of higher volatility.Julio Moreno, Head of Research at CryptoQuant, pointed out that on June 30, the number of Bitcoin flowing into exchanges approached 49,000 BTC, an extremely rare level. This year, there have only been four other instances of single-day inflow peaks nearing 50,000 BTC, and these peaks have typically been followed by a notable amplification in price volatility and clear directional moves.The report suggests that, given the current scale of inflows, the market is absorbing a large amount of Bitcoin being transferred to exchanges. Since transferring to exchanges usually implies potential selling pressure, position adjustments, or increased demand for derivatives margin, this could trigger more drastic price fluctuations.CryptoQuant also notes that the volume of Ethereum and altcoins flowing into exchanges is rising, indicating that the pressure is not limited to Bitcoin but is spreading across the broader crypto asset market. Overall, a surge in exchange inflows may signal that a more significant change in short-term market direction is imminent.
CryptoQuant analyst IT Tech stated that data shows the altcoin market, excluding Bitcoin and Ethereum, continues to be under pressure. The cumulative buy-sell volume difference for altcoins in June has touched an extreme low not seen in nearly five years and is currently probing further lower, reflecting that the spot market remains dominated by continuous net selling. Since retreating from the highs in early 2025, selling pressure has not eased significantly, and the market has not yet shown clear signs of stabilization.
According to The Block, Standard Chartered Bank analyst Geoffrey Kendrick stated that the market is "severely" underestimating the potential for collaborations between Uniswap and high-quality DeFi protocols such as Robinhood, and expects more similar collaborations to materialize within the next few quarters, particularly those centered around Uniswap.
According to JPMorgan analysts, Michael Saylor’s Strategy recently officially launched a Bitcoin sale policy, transforming the company from a pure BTC buyer into a potential seller, introducing an “avoidable two-way risk” to the crypto market.Strategy’s Bitcoin sale policy, named the BTC Monetization Program, allows the company to sell Bitcoin to raise up to $1.25 billion in cash reserves. These funds will be used to pay preferred stock dividends and interest expenses, or to repurchase preferred and common shares, in order to optimize its capital structure.JPMorgan believes that Strategy’s potential future sale of BTC will increase market uncertainty and volatility regarding the price of Bitcoin. Analysts stated that if the company had instead supplemented its future dividend payment reserves by issuing equity, this risk could have been avoided.Strategy currently has a minimum cash reserve target covering 12 months of preferred stock dividends and interest expenses, with its current cash reserves of $2.55 billion sufficient to cover approximately 17 months of dividends. JPMorgan believes the company should increase its cash reserves to cover 24 to 36 months of related obligations. Even if this results in the common stock trading at a discount to net asset value, it would provide greater assurance to investors that the company will not be forced to sell Bitcoin in the short term.
Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas posted that the June ETF market showed "JUNE-SANITY (June Madness)" level performance, with multiple indicators approaching or breaking historical records. Data shows that net ETF inflows for the month reached $191 billion, marking the second-highest single-month level on record, with average daily inflows of approximately $9 billion across about 2,700 different funds.
According to GMGN data, Solana ecosystem Meme coin ANSEM surpassed $180 million to hit a new high, currently reported at $174 million, with a 24-hour trading volume of $31.5 million. Additionally, Arkham disclosed that crypto trader Ansem's unrealized profits on the ANSEM tokens he currently holds have exceeded $100 million.
CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost stated in a post that the view "the market bottom has formed (the bottom is in)" is continuously emerging in the community, but many people overlook the true meaning of "bottom". From a technical perspective, a bottom usually refers to the lowest point reached during the trend reversal process, specifically the position of the deepest lower shadow on the K-line (even on extremely short timeframes) in extreme cases.
Yooldo posted on X platform, issuing an official statement regarding the significant price drop of the ESPORTS token on May 25th. The incident was not initiated, led, or intentionally caused by the ESPORTS team, which remains committed to building a healthy ecosystem and creating long-term value for the community.The key findings of the investigation are as follows: The ESPORTS team had previously onboarded external OTC and market-making partners to support liquidity and ecosystem development; the investigation found that one of these partners engaged in activities inconsistent with the team's agreed terms; based on available information, the team believes a large portion of the sell-off activity originated from tokens previously provided to this partner. However, due to the flow of transactions through multiple wallets, counterparties, and exchanges, tracing the complete fund flow is difficult; the ESPORTS team did not execute, coordinate, or instruct any market sell-offs intended to cause the price decline. Upon discovering the issue, the team cooperated with exchanges and relevant parties to investigate the incident and limit further damage; the team has begun implementing recovery measures, including liquidity support and onboarding new long-term partners, but still faces challenges from ongoing selling pressure by the market maker and related market activities.Yooldo also stated that new game updates and an additional buyback plan will be announced soon, and advised all project founders to only work with reputable and trustworthy market makers.
According to CoinDesk, Wall Street bank Cantor Fitzgerald issued a research report indicating that the crypto market is entering the final phase of the current bear cycle. As of June 10, Bitcoin has declined approximately 51% from its 2025 peak, with 252 days having passed since the peak. Synthesizing the past three market cycles, BTC bottoms on average 384 days after the peak; based on this, the low point of this cycle is projected to appear around the end of October. Analysts also noted that the model is not a precise timing tool, and macro, regulatory, and geopolitical risks remain. Regarding network value assessment, Cantor believes Hyperliquid is the prime example of fee-driven token economics, Bitcoin remains the benchmark monetary asset, and Ethereum serves as the primary collateral layer for on-chain finance; Solana, Sui, XRP, and Zcash each possess differentiated advantages, but still need to prove that their ecosystem growth can translate into sustained token demand.
According to Maeil Business Newspaper, the Korea Financial Services Commission held its 12th regular meeting on July 1 and filed lawsuits against two cases of crypto asset market manipulation. In the first case, "whale" investors mobilized billions of Korean won to acquire approximately half of the global circulating supply of a certain crypto asset, first artificially inflating the price on overseas exchanges, then exploiting cross-exchange price linkage effects to arbitrage and profit on domestic exchanges, with losses borne by domestic investors. In the second case, suspects targeting "kimchi coins" repeatedly submitted market buy/sell orders via API channels within 1 second to create a false impression of active trading, while simultaneously placing high-price buy orders on the web interface to inflate the market, waiting for buy orders to flood in before selling off in batches to cash out. The Financial Services Commission warned investors to be wary of crypto assets with unexplained sudden spikes in price and trading volume, and stated that it will strengthen the large holder position disclosure mechanism and market warning system.
the U.S. SEC stated on Tuesday that it is publicly seeking comments on the regulatory approach for "novel ETFs," evaluating whether existing fund registration and listing processes need adjustments. This review comes amid the rapid expansion of crypto ETFs and an increase in applications for prediction market-related ETFs.SEC Chairman Paul Atkins said the regulator wants to hear market opinions to ensure that the U.S. ETF market can effectively serve investors while continuing to grow and innovate. Since Atkins took over as SEC Chairman in April 2025, the SEC has approved multiple crypto ETFs beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, including products tracking assets like SOL and DOGE.Currently, market attention is shifting towards prediction market ETFs linked to political and economic outcomes. The SEC has not yet approved such funds for listing and trading and has delayed several related applications. Atkins previously stated that the SEC will evaluate these products in a "transparent and prudent" manner.In this request for comment, the SEC is asking whether a standardized listing framework should be established for ETFs meeting specific criteria and whether certain novel ETFs need to register as investment companies. TD Cowen analysts believe that this request for comment could potentially lead to rule changes as early as 2027, allowing the SEC to permit a wider range of ETF types, including products based on event contracts, crypto assets, and single-stock strategies. (The Block)
Jiang Zhuoer stated that the current Bitcoin market is exhibiting multiple bearish signals, including continuous selling pressure on spot Bitcoin ETFs and simultaneous reductions in holdings by multiple institutions; the Coinbase premium index has turned significantly negative, with the discount level approaching the range seen prior to the sharp declines at the end of January and the end of May; meanwhile, funding rates in the contract market remain positive and open interest is at high levels, indicating that leveraged funds remain relatively concentrated. In his view, the combination of the above factors implies that market volatility risk is rising.
Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading narrowly between $59,000 and $60,000 for the fifth consecutive day. However, analysts warn that this "calm" market condition may conceal greater risks, with the key issue being that this oscillation is occurring within a downtrend.FxPro's Chief Market Analyst, Alex Kuptsikevich, stated that the current price action resembles Bitcoin's consolidation between $55,000 and $70,000 from March to October 2024, but the contexts differ. The previous consolidation occurred in a rising market, whereas the current oscillation is below support levels. Additionally, both the 50-day and 200-day moving averages are trending downward, indicating the market remains bearish.Kuptsikevich noted that if this consolidation pattern breaks to the downside, rather than forming a base for a rebound, Bitcoin's next significant support zone could be near the $40,000 level.On-chain data is also signaling pressure. CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost indicated that long-term holders may be engaging in loss-making selling behavior. In historical cycles, this phase is typically accompanied by short-term pressure, but it may also become a long-term buying opportunity.Meanwhile, market demand remains relatively weak, with active address counts and on-chain transaction activity both at recent lows. Financial pressure on corporate Bitcoin giant Strategy has also heightened market concerns. Its preferred stock, STRC, recently fell to around $71, while its common stock dropped approximately 25% in a week, hitting its lowest level since February 2024.Strategy previously stated that it might sell over $1 billion worth of its Bitcoin reserves to improve its financial situation. This is seen as a significant shift from founder Michael Saylor's "never sell" strategy.Additionally, a strengthening US dollar and continued capital flows into AI-related assets in the US stock market are exerting pressure on dollar-denominated risk assets like Bitcoin. BTC is currently on track to end the second quarter with a decline of approximately 13%, while US stocks remain strong due to the AI investment boom. (CoinDesk)
According to the weekly market report released by BIT Official, heavy selling in semiconductor and AI stocks on June 23-24 triggered defensive adjustments by institutional capital. BTC fell below $60K on June 24, hitting a low of ~$59,000 (intraday decline of approximately 5%). Approximately $994 million in liquidations occurred during the same period (of which approximately $780 million were long positions). Approximately $1.2 billion in nominal Put positions at the $60K level forced market makers to short, exacerbating the downward trend. As of the weekend, BTC was quoted at ~$59,992, down 6.9% for the week; ETH was quoted at ~$1,578, down 9.3% for the week. In terms of volatility, DVOL only rose slightly (BTC 44.1→45.7, ETH 57.3→59.5), front-end skew tended to stabilize, and convexity returned to normal. The institutional defensive hedging ratio decreased from 29.6% to 19.7%, shifting towards two-way balance, overall showing characteristics of an "orderly decline" rather than panic selling. In terms of ETFs, for the week ending June 26, US spot BTC ETFs saw net outflows of approximately $1.79 billion, marking the second-highest weekly outflow record in history, and have seen net outflows for 7 consecutive weeks; IBIT net assets decreased to approximately $44.4 billion, with average holders having an unrealized loss of approximately 40%. Strategy purchased only 520 BTC this week (approximately $34.9 million), significantly slowing down compared to the previous two weeks. MSTR stock price has fallen below its BTC book value, and the flywheel effect has been affected
on-chain data analytics firm Glassnode has released its latest weekly market summary, noting that Bitcoin has briefly stabilized around the $60,000 level. However, the market is characterized by strong defensive traits and a lack of bullish confidence.The spot market is range-bound, with trading activity slightly increasing. Yet, capital continues to flow out on a net basis, and market liquidity is primarily driven by distribution, with no large-scale accumulation observed. The derivatives market is persistently deleveraging, with traders prioritizing downside hedging protection and showing low willingness for directional long positions. Funding rates remain low, indicating a generally weak risk appetite. Institutional pressure is significant, as US spot Bitcoin ETFs are collectively in a state of unrealized losses, with continued net capital outflows and low willingness among institutions to increase positions.Glassnode states that the current market is undergoing a period of structural adjustment and capital contraction. The $60,000 level provides only temporary support, and there are no signs of recovery in spot orders, derivatives positions, or institutional capital. For a sustained upward trend to emerge, a significant restoration of confidence among buyers is required.
: Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF Analyst at Bloomberg, stated that the S&P 500 is currently at historical highs, while money market fund (MMF) assets have also hit record levels. This contrast of "both stocks and cash at highs" is stark, but for bulls, it means there is still plenty of "dry powder" that has yet to enter the market. A significant return of funds to the stock market may only occur when interest rates fall below 3%, as in the current 4% yield environment, investors prefer holding stable net asset value money market funds with no drawdown risk over bond ETFs.Balchunas believes that the substantial drawdown in the bond market in 2022 (e.g., AGG fell by about 13%) eroded investor confidence in traditional bonds, leading money market funds to partially replace traditional bond allocations. Additionally, macroeconomic uncertainties in the U.S. (including factors related to Trump's policies) have further exacerbated capital's wait-and-see sentiment.
Bloomberg Senior ETF Analyst Eric Balchunas posted on platform X stating that the S&P 500 Index is currently at historical highs, while Money Market Fund (MMF) assets have also hit record highs. This structure of "both stock market and cash at highs" forms a sharp contrast, but for bulls, it means there is still a large amount of "dry powder" yet to enter the market.
The Kobeissi Letter posted an analysis pointing out that since April, US gold and Bitcoin-related ETFs have seen cumulative net outflows of approximately $12 billion, while semiconductor ETFs recorded net inflows of about $20 billion over the same period, with capital clearly concentrating on tech growth sectors. This trend accelerated further in mid-May: outflows from gold and Bitcoin ETFs more than tripled, while inflows into semiconductor ETFs doubled. In terms of market performance, the world's largest gold ETF, GLD, has fallen about 13% since early April, while the Bitcoin ETF IBIT has dropped approximately 12% over the same period. In contrast, semiconductor ETFs SOXX and SMH have risen by roughly 81% and 60%, respectively. The analysis suggests that the current market exhibits a clear "risk appetite shift," with retail capital accelerating its flow from safe-haven assets and crypto assets into high-growth semiconductor and AI-related sectors, driving the market in an unprecedented manner.