Introduction
After Monday’s market turbulence, questions arise about the resilience of Bitcoin’s bull run. However, Ki Young Ju, founder and CEO of CryptoQuant, remains optimistic. Let’s explore the on-chain data that sheds light on Bitcoin’s current trajectory.
1. Bitcoin Hashrate: A Strong Foundation
- The Bitcoin hashrate, measuring computational power in mining and transaction processing, approaches an all-time high (ATH).
- Ju observes that miner capitulation is waning, with hashrate nearing ATH.
- Stable US mining costs (around $43K per BTC) suggest resilience unless prices plummet.
2. Whale Behavior: Accumulation Signals
- Large-scale investors (whales) exhibit significant BTC inflows into custody wallets.
- Permanent Holder addresses show a 404K BTC increase, including 40K BTC in US spot ETFs over the last 30 days.
- New whales are actively accumulating, reinforcing bullish sentiment.
In summary, despite recent market volatility, on-chain data points to Bitcoin’s enduring strength. The bull market remains intact, fueled by robust hashrates and strategic whale behavior.