Bitcoin Has Surpassed Its Previous All-Time High Again

Bitcoin has surpassed its previous all-time high again, registering a new peak above $111,000 amid continued bullish momentum across the crypto market.

Bitcoin (BTC) price rose again on Wednesday to hit a new all-time high above $111,000 amid continuing bullish momentum in the crypto market.

Bitcoin price is currently trading at $111,226, reflecting a 2.2% increase in the past 24 hours. The apex coin has now moved beyond the psychological threshold of $110,000, setting the stage for further gains in the medium term.

However, emerging risks are being signaled by underlying market data, which analysts are keeping an eye on.

Binance Bitcoin Inflows And MVRV Ratio Point To Sustained Bullish Setup, Analyst Reveals

CryptoQuant contributor Amr Taha recently published an analysis highlighting key metrics from Binance, including net flows, open interest, and leverage levels. These metrics, when taken together, reveal a familiar setup that may indicate emerging risks and a sustained bullish setup, signaled by the MVRV ratio remaining above 1.0 throughout the uptrend.

This setup is similar to December 2024, a period that preceded short-term corrections, according to the analyst.

While Bitcoin’s price action has remained positive, the presence of high exchange inflows and speculative positioning could indicate that some investors are preparing for profit-taking. According to Taha, Binance has observed a notable increase in inflows, with approximately 3,000 BTC and 60,000 ETH entering the exchange as Bitcoin broke its all-time high.

This shift from net outflows to inflows suggests that investors may be transferring assets to trading platforms with the intent to sell or adjust their positions.

Historically, large net inflows during price peaks have been linked to increased selling activity, particularly when market participants aim to secure gains after extended uptrends.

Amr Taha's analysis in the CryptoQuant Loghighlights the occurrence of several indicators that could signal emerging risks and a sustained bullish setup, signaled by the MVRV ratio remaining above 1.0 throughout the uptrend. This setup is similar to December 24, a period that preceded short-term corrections, according to the analyst.

While Bitcoin's price action has remained positive, the presence of high exchange inflows and speculative positioning could indicate that some investors are preparing for profit-taking. According to Taha, Binance has observed a notable increase in inflows, with approximately 3,000 BTC and 60,000 ETH entering the exchange as Bitcoin broke its all-time high.

This shift from net outflows to inflows suggests that investors may be transferring assets to trading platforms with the intent to sell or adjust their positions.

According to the data, Binance typically experiences outflows during periods of consolidation and sideways trading. However, a sustained period of net inflows is usually observed during trending markets, especially as prices approach all-time highs.

According to Taha, large net inflows during price peaks have been linked to increased selling activity, especially when market participants aim to secure gains after extended uptrends.

"During periods of consolidation or lower-highs, we usually see outflows as traders prefer to hold their coins in cold storage. But during trending markets, especially as prices approach all-time highs, we usually see sustained periods of net inflows," Taha explained.

"This is especially true when considering that we're seeing large-scale outflows during periods of consolidation or lower-highs, and then we usually observe sustained periods of net inflows during trending markets, especially as prices approach all-time highs. This indicates that traders are aiming to secure gains after extended uptrends."

Coinbase Pro Bitcoin futures OI has dropped to lows last seen during the December 2024 bottom, signaling that leveraged traders may be reducing their positions or rolling them over to shorter-term time frames. This is in contrast to the December 2024 top, where OI reached highs, indicating the accumulation of leveraged positions.

Coinbase Pro Bitcoin futures OI dropped to lows last seen during the December 24 bottom, signaling that leveraged traders may be reducing their positions or rolling them over to shorter-term time frames. This is in contrast to the December 24 top, where OI reached highs, indicating the accumulation of leveraged positions.

However, open interest (OI) on Binance has climbed back above $12 billion levels last seen in December 2024. Open interest is the total value of outstanding futures contracts and is often viewed as an indicator of speculative engagement in the market.

While rising OI can support upward continuation during bullish phases, it may also increase the risk of volatility if not supported by fresh spot market demand.

"Open interest is now back above $12B on Binance, largely driven by futures traders. This is the highest level since December 24, which is interesting given that we're seeing lower levels of open interest on Coinbase Pro for both spot and futures markets