As Bitcoin trades near $118,000, on-chain analysis reveals contrasting behaviors between retail traders and institutional investors, indicating potential profit-taking and accumulation strategies.
Bitcoin is currently trading around $118,000, reflecting a 0.6% daily drop and a 3.8% pullback from its earlier peak above $123,000. On-chain analysis shows retail traders taking profits while institutions, particularly on Kraken, are accumulating Bitcoin. The Binance Exchange Inflow Ratio for short-term holders has crossed 0.4, suggesting increased retail selling pressure. Meanwhile, significant outflows from Kraken indicate whale activity, highlighting a split in market sentiment.