The Bitcoin price has struggled to reignite this bullish run over the weekend, hovering in and around the $118,00 level for the majority of Saturday, August 16. The latest on-chain data suggests that this price sluggishness might persist over the next few weeks.
The relevant indicators here include the Bitcoin Netflow and Exchange Reserve metrics, both of which measure the amount of coins that enter or leave a cryptocurrency exchange. According to data from CryptoQuant, Bitcoin netflow has turned positive while outflows have reduced on the Binance exchange.
BorisVest mentioned that this trend suggests that Bitcoin is in a distribution phase, especially on Binance, leading to the current high volatility in the market. The analyst explained that this might have played a role in the short-lived momentum faced by the Bitcoin price during its last run-up to the all-time high.
Furthermore, BorisVest highlighted that the Perpetual-Spot Price Gap showed the presence of aggressive buyers, creating an ideal environment for distribution. According to the online pundit, Binance whales took the opportunity to sell, with buyers in position.
The on-chain concluded that while the broader upward trend remains in play, the Bitcoin price is likely to continue to experience selling pressure over the next one to two weeks.
As of this writing, BTC is valued at around $117,490, reflecting an almost 1% price jump in the past 24 hours.
