Top cryptocurrencies by capital inflow and outflow in the last 30 days
The cryptocurrency market has experienced a generally bearish trend over the past few weeks, with Bitcoin (BTC) and major altcoins struggling to find a stable support zone. The peak of this bearish momentum occurred when the German and US governments engaged in significant selling activity over the weekend, causing BTC to drop to $53,000, the lowest level in recent months.
The situation was further complicated by the Mt. Gox repayment scenario, which led many investors and traders to sell off their holdings out of fear of further losses. Amidst this extensive selling, Tether (USDT) emerged as a significant gainer, with a capital inflow of over $608 million in the last 30 days. Conversely, BTC experienced a capital outflow of $794.81 million, while Ethereum (ETH) saw an outflow of $370.29 million.
Also in the second quarter of 2024, several cryptocurrency exchanges experienced notable capital inflows, while others saw declines. The top three exchanges by capital inflow were Binance with $908 million, Bitfinex with $709 million, and Bitget with $561 million. These capital inflows indicate several things for investors and traders, highlighting the trustworthiness and attractiveness of these exchanges.
Binance's top position was expected, given its prominent status in the industry. However, Bitfinex securing the second spot was surprising, as one might have expected OKX or Bybit to rank higher. Bybit, in fact, occupied the fourth spot, just behind Bitget. Bitget's third-place position was also unexpected, although its rapid ecosystem development and the strategic initiatives of its new CEO, Gracy Chen, have evidently contributed to its substantial capital inflow.
With the market currently moving sideways, this period could be seen as a potential accumulation phase but given the market's uncertainty coupled with some external forces that could play out, do you believe this is a good time for accumulation? And if you were to choose an exchange, which one would you prefer at this time?