Data of the Bitcoin Stablecoin Supply Ratio suggests investors have stronger purchasing power today than during the previous bull rally. Bitcoin Stablecoin Supply Ratio Showing Neutral Purchasing Power In its latest weekly report, the on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has talked about the latest trend in the Stablecoin Supply Ratio (SSR) of Bitcoin. This indicator measures the ratio between the Bitcoin supply and the supply of stablecoins. Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies that have their price tied to a fiat currency. The SSR specifically measures the supply of the stablecoins tied to the US Dollar (USD). As for the role that these assets play in the sector, Glassnode explains: Stablecoins have become a critical component of the digital asset ecosystem, serving as the primary quote asset for trading across both centralized and decentralized venues. Functionally, they represent readily available capital, or “dry powder”, available for digital asset purchases. As such, the SSR compares the Bitcoin supply against this available dry powder. In other words, it tells us about how the cryptocurrency compares against the investor’s purchasing power. When the value of the metric is high, it means the BTC supply is high compared to the stablecoin supply. In other words, the trader’s purchasing power is weak. On the other hand, the indicator being low suggests there is high dry powder available relative to the BTC supply. In the context of the current discussion, the SSR itself isn’t of focus, but rather a modified indicator called the SSR Oscillator. According to the analytics firm, the metric measures “how the 200d SMA of the SSR moves within the Bollinger Bands BB(200, 2).” Now, here is a chart that shows the trend in the Bitcoin SSR Oscillator over the last few years: As displayed in the above graph, the Bitcoin SSR Oscillator has been close to the zero mark during the last couple of months, indicating the investor purchasing power is more or less neutral compared to the size of the BTC supply. From the chart, it’s visible that the trend was different during the rally beyond $100,000 that occurred late last year. Back then, the SSR Oscillator took on a highly positive value, suggesting the stablecoin supply was low relative to BTC. The cryptocurrency is currently also trading around the same levels as then, yet the SSR is showing a different story. “Despite similar price levels, this shift suggests that investor purchasing power has improved markedly, reflecting stronger underlying demand conditions,” notes the report. BTC Price At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading around $109,500, up over 2% in the last seven days.

Hope is alive once again for Ethereum, the second-largest crypto asset, following a sudden bounce above the $2,500 level as the new week kicks off. ETH’s recent notable bounce has influenced its market dynamics and sentiment, with on-chain metrics turning positive and many investors displaying signs of accumulation. Institutional Demand Toward Ethereum Rises In an incredible move, Ethereum made a dramatic recovery on Monday, regaining the key $2,500 level. On-chain data shows that ETH’s recent upward move is catching the attention of major investors, especially on the institutional level. Leading on-chain data and financial platform, Glassnode, reported that Ethereum rebounded from the $2,200 level to $2,500, and institutional appetite has subsequently increased. Such a rise in institutional amid price spikes appetite suggests that big players might be looking to capitalize on renewed market strength. Furthermore, the development highlights Ethereum’s continued appeal to major investors, which might pave the way for further substantial institutional inflows when trust in the altcoin’s long-term prospects returns. This growing institutional appetite is observed around the Ethereum Spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). According to the on-chain platform, ETH spot ETFs recorded net inflows of over 106,000 ETH in the last week, which marks the 7th consecutive week of positive flows into the products. This consistent accumulation trend demonstrates how demand for direct ETH exposure is rising even in the face of general market uncertainty. As institutions and retail players persistently channeled fresh capital into these products over the past few weeks, it indicates a powerful wave of sustained investor confidence. Should the trend continue in the following weeks, it could set the stage for further price increases. A Wave Of ETH Accumulation Ongoing  Demand for Ethereum is currently picking up pace as the altcoin displays notable upside performance. A report from Crypto Sunmoon, a market expert and author, shows that ETH holders are quietly sending a crucial message to the market with their persistent accumulation. In the quick-take post on the CryptoQuant platform, the expert revealed a strong accumulation pattern among ETH holders despite prior price pullbacks. This robust accumulation suggests renewed conviction and interest in Ethereum. Crypto Sunmoon noted that the June consolidation period saw the emergence of strong buying demand from long-term holders. In addition, the accumulation volume is showing notable divergence. Considering the rise in accumulation volume and buying pressure, the expert is confident that something big might be brewing for the altcoin. BlackMen, an on-chain analyst, has drawn attention to a surge in ETH accumulation to new levels among whales. As mid-2025 approaches, BlackMen stated that altcoin is starting to rise quickly, with the quantity of ETH in accumulation addresses hitting all-time highs. Furthermore, long-term investors are now accumulating more Ethereum rather than selling, according to on-chain data, which signals extremely positive market confidence and optimistic views for the future.

Bitcoin returned to its familiar price range over the week after a dip last weekend brought its price to just under $99,000. This was followed by a bounce to the $106,000 price level, which has given bulls a reason to remain hopeful.  However, on-chain data shows some deeper cracks are forming beneath the surface. The latest on-chain data from analytics firm Glassnode shows growing signs of fatigue in both spot and futures markets. These are conditions that may again cause Bitcoin price to retest $99,000. Price Support Holds, But Momentum is Clearly Fading Bitcoin has gone through multiple price swings in recent days, but it has found its way back to the narrow $100,000 to $110,000 band that has defined market structure since early May. On-chain data from Glassnode shows that strong accumulation between $93,000 and $100,000, which is visible on the Cumulative Volume Delta (CBD) Heatmap, has so far served as a buffer zone that helped Bitcoin’s prices bounce during the most recent geopolitical volatility. However, market volume indicates that this structural support may soon face additional pressure. According to the latest weekly report by Glassnode, investor profitability and engagement surrounding Bitcoin are cooling rapidly. Specifically, a third major wave of profit-taking is causing the 30-day realized profit average to taper, and on-chain activity has decreased significantly. The 7-day moving average of on-chain transfer volume has dropped by about 32%, from a peak of $76 billion in late May to $52 billion over the recent weekend. Current spot volume trading, which is now at just $7.7 billion, is far below the volumes seen during previous rallies. The lack of strong buying enthusiasm on the spot market shows that bullish sentiment has been replaced by caution. As such, the risk of a breakdown below $99,000 grows unless another wave of demand re-enters.  Futures Market Also Cooling Off The slowdown in sentiment is not limited to the spot market. Although Bitcoin is attracting interest on derivatives exchanges, there are clear signs that futures sentiment is waning. Open interest dropped by 7% over the weekend, from 360,000 BTC to 334,000 BTC, and funding rates have been declining steadily since Bitcoin hit its Q1 2025 all-time high.  Futures market participants had been very active through Bitcoin’s climb to $111,800 in May, but their conviction appears to be fading now. A further indication of a growing reluctance to hold long positions is the sharp decline in both the annualized funding rate and the 3-month rolling basis.  Without stronger directional conviction, the futures markets may not provide the upside needed to push Bitcoin to new highs. This situation may instead contribute to additional downward pressure. So far, Bitcoin has respected the $93,000 to $100,000 support zone, which was heavily accumulated during the Q1 2025 top formation. However, with low spot volumes, on-chain activity slowing, and fading futures sentiment, this support could become tested again. If market participants with a cost basis in this zone begin to sell, the resulting pressure could drag Bitcoin below $99,000 again next week. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $107,100.