Investors Withdraw Over $2.6B in Bitcoin and Ethereum From Exchanges
Analytics platform Sentora has reported a significant wave of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) outflows from centralized exchanges, totaling more than $2.6 billion in just one week.
According to the data, investors moved approximately $2 billion in BTC and $642 million in ETH off exchanges, a signal commonly interpreted as growing confidence in long-term holding rather than short-term selling.
Declining Exchange Balances Signal Accumulation
This trend suggests that investors are increasingly moving assets into self-custody wallets, often viewed as a bullish indicator. A reduction in exchange balances typically points to lower immediate selling pressure and a tightening of available supply on the market.
Institutional and Retail Activity Rising
Analysts note that both institutional and retail investors appear to be participating in this accumulation phase, potentially preparing for a new market rally.
With Bitcoin and Ethereum maintaining strong on-chain fundamentals, the ongoing outflows may reflect a broader shift toward long-term digital asset storage and decentralized finance adoption.
