Retail investors have re-entered the market as the leading cryptocurrency reaches a new all-time high, according to CryptoQuant analyst known as Darkfost.
🦐 Retail investors are becoming active again on Binance.
As Bitcoin has just reached a new all-time high, we can see retail behavior starting to shift. The inflows of BTC to Binance coming from addresses holding less than 1 BTC are rising sharply.
📈 This trend is worth… pic.twitter.com/evFe9YvFTG
— Darkfost (@Darkfost_Coc) October 6, 2025
According to his data, the inflow of bitcoins to the Binance exchange from addresses with less than 1 BTC has surged. The monthly average has reached a record high in recent months.
The expert noted that despite the small volume of funds transferred by retail investors, the trend indicates a short-term shift in their behaviour.
The actions of small players contrast with the behaviour of institutional investors and crypto treasury firms. Large market participants continue to build positions, whereas retail traders react more emotionally to bullish momentum.
Holders in Profit
Nearly the entire bitcoin supply (99.4%) is currently in profit. According to CryptoQuant expert Axel Adler Jr., this supports bullish market sentiment.
99.4% of Bitcoin supply is currently in profit. Almost all holders are now profitable and market sentiment remains very bullish.
As a reminder, the STH RP target = $133K pic.twitter.com/UCjkSU8GSz
— Axel 💎🙌 Adler Jr (@AxelAdlerJr) October 7, 2025
The analyst also reminded of the target rate based on the realised price of short-term holders. The metric suggests a potential rise to $133,000.
Investor sentiment is bolstered by the inflow of stablecoins to centralised exchanges. According to Axel Jr., the average daily volume of USDT and USDC inflows on the Ethereum network remains at $127 billion.
The average daily inflow of stablecoins USDT+USDC (ERC-20) to CEX exchanges is holding at a level of $127B, while the 365-day average over the past year has risen from $69B to $105B and continues to grow. pic.twitter.com/PBdziik8mu
— Axel 💎🙌 Adler Jr (@AxelAdlerJr) October 6, 2025
The 365-day moving average of this indicator has increased from $69 billion to $105 billion and continues to rise, indicating growing buying pressure.
At the time of writing, the Fear and Greed Index stands at 70.
Reduction in Selling Pressure
On-chain metrics and derivatives data indicate structural changes in the bitcoin market. Analysts at Novaque Research believe the current rally has a more solid foundation than previous ones.
Miners Ease Selling, Buyers Re-Engage, and Institutions Rebuild Positions: A More Sustainable Bitcoin Rally Takes Shape
“If this alignment persists, it sets the stage for a constructive medium-term bias, one that could fuel a relief rally capable of squeezing out roughly $16… pic.twitter.com/I11z2iWMUn
— CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) October 6, 2025
After months of constant outflow, miner reserves have stabilised. Experts have noted the first signs of asset accumulation. This has eased the selling pressure that has long restrained price growth.
The buy-to-sell ratio has risen above 1, indicating the dominance of aggressive buyers in the spot and futures markets. This metric suggests a shift in sentiment: traders are willing to purchase the asset at market price rather than waiting for a dip.
Open interest in options on the CME has increased, particularly in short- and medium-term contracts with expirations of two to four months. Analysts linked this to the strengthening positions of institutional investors. The rise in this metric alongside the price increase indicates an influx of new capital rather than risk hedging.
Novarque Research believes that the combination of these factors could lead to a rally capable of liquidating short positions worth about $16 billion.
Earlier, experts highlighted several key indicators signalling a potential “major move” for bitcoin.
Later, CryptoQuant analysts stated that if the current pace of demand growth continues, the leading cryptocurrency could reach $160,000-200,000 by the end of the year.