Cryptocurrency analysis company Alphractal stated in its latest assessment that the correlation between altcoin markets and Bitcoin has decreased again.
The company believes that this situation has historically been a precursor to major price movements and trend changes.
“Bitcoin-altcoin correlation has fallen again, a sign that a major surge is approaching,” Alphractal said in his analysis, adding that historical data has shown that declines in altcoin-Bitcoin correlation often coincide with local peaks, strong bullish reactions, or periods of increased volatility.
According to the analytics firm, whales have once again started shorting Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and many altcoins compared to retail investors. This trend is observed in the ratio known as the “Whale vs. Retail Investor Ratio.” Alphractal recalled that this ratio has previously increased before significant market fluctuations.
On the other hand, according to the “Supply Age Bands” data, which classifies Bitcoin supply according to its age, Short-Term Investor Supply (Short-Term Holders – STH), which represents BTCs purchased in the last 3 months, is decreasing significantly. This indicates that investors' interest in accumulating and purchasing Bitcoin has decreased. Alphractal stated that while enthusiasm and intense interest are generally observed in the markets during periods when this indicator is high, price corrections are experienced during periods when it is low.
*This is not investment advice.
