Bitcoin (BTC) has seen a noticeable pullback after recently hitting a new all-time high above $111,000 last month. The cryptocurrency is currently trading at $104,115, down about 5.2% in the past 7 days. This marks a roughly 7% decline from its peak price.
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This sudden drop has caught the attention of market participants. They are closely watching for potential signals to understand where Bitcoin might go next. A recent analysis from CryptoQuant contributor Crazzyblockk has provided insights into the internal dynamics driving this price action.
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The focus is on trading behaviors on Binance, the world’s biggest crypto exchange by volume.
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The analyst’s report is titled “Divergence of Binance Taker Buy/Sell Behavior From Other CEXs — Sellers Outnumber Buyers on the Market’s Main Venue.” It gives detailed insights into recent trading behaviors seen across major centralized exchanges (CEXs), especially Binance. The analysis showed a major shift towards selling on Binance.
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The exchange’s Taker Buy/Sell ratio has fallen below 1.0. This points to a clear preference among Binance traders to sell rather than buy Bitcoin. This contrasts with a net-buy behavior seen on other exchanges. This divergence is notable given that Binance accounts for around 60% of global Bitcoin spot trading volume.
Binance traders shift toward selling
Historical data backs up the link between Binance’s trading behavior and broader market movements. Previous cases of divergence, such as in February 2024 and August 2023, led to significant Bitcoin price corrections of between 5% and 10%.
Recent metrics show that Binance’s Taker Buy/Sell ratio has been around 0.98. This represents about a 12% decline over the past week and a 25% drop over the past month. Despite a short-lived surge in overall market buying activity across exchanges, with the total Taker Buy/Sell ratio peaking at about 1.35, Binance’s bearish stance has dampened this bullish signal.
This has caused the broader indicator to quickly revert downward. It suggests the possibility of increased market volatility in the near term. The dominance of Binance’s trading behaviors could amplify the effects of this selling pressure.
This is especially true through futures market funding rates, which can intensify market moves. The CryptoQuant analyst concluded: “Because the largest liquidity pool is net-selling, today’s aggregate uptick risks turning into a bull trap. Unless Binance’s Taker Buy/Sell flips decisively above 1.05—and stays there—expect heightened volatility and a greater probability of a near-term price decline as broader sentiment realigns with the market leader’s flows.”
This analysis highlights the crucial role that Binance plays in the crypto market.
It also shows the potential implications of its trading behavior on Bitcoin’s price movements in the near term.