CEX Liquidity Drops as BTC Holds Above $100K
CEX inflows fall from $131B to $70B daily as BTC stays above $100K, signaling market consolidation and reduced bullish momentum.
- CEX stablecoin inflows dropped to $70B daily in June.
- This marks a $61B decline from the December 2024 peak.
- BTC above $100K signals consolidation, not panic selling.
In December 2024, Bitcoin was trading between $98,000 and $100,000, and investor enthusiasm was at an all-time high. At that time, the average daily inflow of stablecoins—USDT and USDC—into centralized exchanges (CEXs) hit a record $131 billion. This surge reflected strong bullish momentum, with traders preparing to buy or leverage their positions.
However, by June 2025, these inflows had fallen significantly, averaging just $70 billion per day. That’s $5 billion below the 365-day average of $75 billion and $61 billion less than December’s peak. While still robust, this decline highlights a natural cooling off from the market’s euphoric highs.
Consolidation, Not Capitulation
Despite this drop in liquidity, Bitcoin remains strong, holding well above the $100,000 level. This stability shows that while new money entering exchanges has slowed, investors are not rushing to exit their positions. Instead, the market appears to be entering a consolidation phase—an essential period for long-term growth.
This consolidation suggests traders are taking a wait-and-see approach, building a base before the next potential breakout. It’s a healthy sign of a maturing bull market, where sentiment shifts from fear of missing out (FOMO) to strategic positioning.
What’s Next for Crypto Markets?
While the reduced inflows might seem concerning on the surface, they reflect a typical market rhythm. After explosive growth comes a period of adjustment. As long as Bitcoin holds key levels and investor confidence remains intact, the current phase could set the stage for future gains.
For now, all eyes will be on exchange data and price movements to gauge when the next wave of liquidity—and momentum—returns.
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