Bitcoin surged to $106,000 driven by robust spot market demand, with Coinbase experiencing $45 million daily buying pressure, as per Glassnode's report.
The rally saw strong accumulation phases, ETF inflows, and reduced sell-side pressure, indicating sustained bullish momentum despite recent profit-taking by long-term holders.
Spot market demand outpaced derivatives, showing heavy BTC trading in the $93,000-$95,000 range. Derivatives markets lagged with a drop in perpetual futures open interest, possibly signaling a short squeeze as bears exited.
Long-term holders have started cashing in profits, but Glassnode suggests that profit-taking has not yet reached exhaustion levels, leaving room for further rally.