Bitcoin Exchange Supply Falls to Lowest Level Since 2018, Santiment Data Shows

Santiment states that about 5.6% of Bitcoin is held on exchanges, while Ethereum remains near historically low exchange balances.

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Summary

Santiment data indicates that Bitcoin exchange-held supply has dropped to roughly 5.6%, the lowest level since 2018, and has stayed stable over the past month. The update also says Ethereum remains near historic lows in exchange supply. Exchange supply refers to the share of a cryptocurrency held on trading platforms, a metric closely watched because lower balances can indicate fewer coins readily available for sale.

Terms & Concepts
  • Exchange-held supply: The portion of a cryptocurrency’s total supply kept on centralized trading platforms and available for trading or withdrawal.
  • On-chain data: Blockchain-based transaction and wallet information used to track holdings, transfers, and broader market behavior.
  • Santiment: A crypto market intelligence platform that tracks on-chain data, social signals, and exchange wallet activity.