{"id":856076,"date":"2025-06-17T00:12:46","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T05:12:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/17\/bitcoin-network-activity-drops-to-bear-market-levels-red-flag-or-buy-signal\/"},"modified":"2025-06-17T00:12:46","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T05:12:46","slug":"bitcoin-network-activity-drops-to-bear-market-levels-red-flag-or-buy-signal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/17\/bitcoin-network-activity-drops-to-bear-market-levels-red-flag-or-buy-signal\/","title":{"rendered":"Bitcoin network activity drops to bear market levels \u2013 Red flag or buy signal?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bitcoins <\/p>\n<div id=\"single-post-wrapper\">\n<p><img width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" alt=\"bitcoins BTC\u2019s bearish signals: Can whales stabilize the market?\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"   data-old-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20675'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Erastus-2025-05-07T130613.030-min-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Erastus-2025-05-07T130613.030-min-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Erastus-2025-05-07T130613.030-min-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Erastus-2025-05-07T130613.030-min-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Erastus-2025-05-07T130613.030-min-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Erastus-2025-05-07T130613.030-min.png 1920w\" src=\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Erastus-2025-05-07T130613.030-min-1200x675.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-del=\"avatar\" alt=\"bitcoins Avatar\" height=\"48\" width=\"48\" data-old-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2048%2048'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" src=\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1223-scaled-e1725943663510-80x80.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Journalist<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<h4>Share this article<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><em><span>Bitcoin showed bearish trends, but institutional inflows may stabilize the market.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><span>BTC faced $98K resistance, with growing whale activity and institutional confidence.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/predictions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span>Bitcoin [BTC] <\/span><\/a><span>network activity has dropped to <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoquant.com\/insights\/quicktake\/6819004bd8b2fe24bce1f8ec-Bitcoin-network-activity-remains-in-a-bear-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">bear market levels<\/a> since December 2024, as the Network Activity Index has sharply declined.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>This indicates a slowdown in transaction activity and a decrease in daily active addresses, signaling lower demand for block space. While this pattern is typical during bear markets or specific events like the China ban in 2021, it may not necessarily be a red flag.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>While the market may appear weak, the influx of institutional confidence may help stabilize BTC in the long term. At press time, Bitcoin was trading at $96,998.87, reflecting a 2.91% increase over the past 24 hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Bitcoins <b>Volatility remains low at 25.80%, signaling calm, but\u2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span>Bitcoin\u2019s volatility has decreased to 25.80%, its lowest level in the past thirty days. This period of low volatility could suggest that the market is experiencing a temporary calm before any significant price movements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Historically, such periods of low volatility are often followed by sudden price shifts, whether upward or downward. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Given the recent price increase, the market may be preparing for another volatile phase, especially with the upcoming FOMC meeting potentially influencing broader market sentiment.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_489163\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-07-094035.png\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-489163\" alt=\"bitcoins BTC volatility\" width=\"1901\" height=\"776\"   data-old-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201901%20776'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-07-094035.png 1901w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-07-094035-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-07-094035-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-07-094035-768x314.png 768w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-07-094035-1536x627.png 1536w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-07-094035-1200x490.png 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-07-094035.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-489163\">Source: IntoTheBlock<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Bitcoins <b>BTC faces resistance at $98K, indicating key price action<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"648\"><span>At the time of writing, BTC<\/span> was testing key resistance at $98K, with Fibonacci retracement levels indicating critical price action.<\/p>\n<p class data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"648\">The 0.236 and 0.382 retracement levels at $95,656 and $96,347 are key areas of interest, while the 50% and 61.8% levels at $94,799 and $92,171 provide potential support zones.<\/p>\n<p class data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"648\">The Stochastic RSI was at 41.55, signaling neutral conditions, with room for both upward and downward movement.<\/p>\n<p class data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"648\">A successful breakout above $98K would likely target the $100K mark, but failure to breach this level could lead to a pullback, making $90K and $92K the key support zones.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_489160\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BTCUSD_2025-05-07_12-47-54.png\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-489160\" alt width=\"2114\" height=\"1107\"   data-old-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%202114%201107'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BTCUSD_2025-05-07_12-47-54.png 2114w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BTCUSD_2025-05-07_12-47-54-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BTCUSD_2025-05-07_12-47-54-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BTCUSD_2025-05-07_12-47-54-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BTCUSD_2025-05-07_12-47-54-1536x804.png 1536w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BTCUSD_2025-05-07_12-47-54-2048x1072.png 2048w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BTCUSD_2025-05-07_12-47-54-1200x628.png 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BTCUSD_2025-05-07_12-47-54.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-489160\">Source: TradingView<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Bitcoins <b>BTC ETF inflows signal institutional confidence despite uncertainty<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span>Bitcoin ETF inflows have been robust, with a total of $5.13 billion entering BTC ETF products over the last three weeks. These inflows signal strong institutional confidence in Bitcoin, even as retail activity slows. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>However, the upcoming FOMC meeting could introduce market volatility, as any adjustments in interest rates or commentary from the Federal Reserve could impact investor sentiment. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Despite this uncertainty, the inflows into BTC ETFs suggest that institutional investors remain optimistic about Bitcoin\u2019s long-term potential.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_489155\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GqUhIgcXEAAHvCk.jpeg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-489155\" alt width=\"1578\" height=\"886\"   data-old-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201578%20886'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GqUhIgcXEAAHvCk.jpeg 1578w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GqUhIgcXEAAHvCk-300x168.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GqUhIgcXEAAHvCk-1024x575.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GqUhIgcXEAAHvCk-768x431.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GqUhIgcXEAAHvCk-1536x862.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GqUhIgcXEAAHvCk-1200x674.jpeg 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GqUhIgcXEAAHvCk.jpeg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-489155\">Source: Santiment<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span>Whale activity has surged recently, with institutional investors like BlackRock purchasing 280 BTC worth $37.8 million and Metaplanet adding 555 BTC.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>These purchases indicate that large holders are betting on Bitcoin\u2019s future growth, and their actions could signal confidence in the asset, even amid uncertain market conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Bitcoins <b>Is Bitcoin set for growth despite bear market signals?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span>Despite bear market signals, BTC\u2019s price action, along with institutional inflows and whale activity, suggests potential growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>With low volatility, major resistance at $98K, and institutional confidence rising, BTC may be gearing up for another upward move.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>However, the market\u2019s direction will depend on BTC\u2019s response to key price levels and the upcoming FOMC meeting, which could impact investor sentiment.<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<h4>Share<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> Erastus Chami <a href=\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/bitcoin-network-activity-drops-to-bear-market-levels-red-flag-or-buy-signal\/\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Journalist Share this article Bitcoin showed bearish trends, but institutional inflows may stabilize the market. BTC faced $98K resistance, with growing whale activity and institutional confidence. Bitcoin [BTC] network activity has dropped to bear market levels since December 2024, as the Network Activity Index has sharply declined.\u00a0 This indicates a slowdown in transaction activity and<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":856077,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4041,1413],"tags":[11476],"class_list":["post-856076","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-bitcoin","category-network","tag-bitcoins"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/856076","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=856076"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/856076\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/856077"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=856076"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=856076"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=856076"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}