Bitcoin (BTC) Liquidity Evolution: Avenir and Glassnode Report
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Rongchai Wang
Jun 24, 2025 07:23
Avenir and Glassnode’s report examines Bitcoin’s liquidity, influenced by structural flows, institutional demand, and macro-financial integration, offering a unified analysis framework.
In a comprehensive study, Glassnode and Avenir Group have delved into the evolving liquidity profile of Bitcoin (BTC), highlighting key influences such as structural capital flows, institutional demand, and its integration into the macro-financial landscape. This pivotal report offers a detailed examination of how Bitcoin’s liquidity is being reshaped as it becomes more entwined with global financial markets, according to Glassnode. A Unified Framework for Analyzing Bitcoin’s Liquidity The report introduces a novel framework that combines on-chain activity, market microstructure, and macroeconomic linkages into a cohesive analytical perspective. This integrated approach allows for a nuanced understanding of how capital movements among these domains impact the broader market dynamics. On-Chain Liquidity: Scaling with Market Maturity Despite Bitcoin’s significant market capitalization, its price performance since the 2022 cycle low closely mirrors previous cycles, suggesting that capital inflows are growing in tandem with the asset’s expansion. Notably, the Realized Cap has increased by over $544 billion since November 2022, elevating Bitcoin’s network liquidity to a record $944 billion, reflecting its deepening role in the global financial system. Off-Chain Market Microstructure The report sheds light on the off-chain components of Bitcoin’s market, including the execution mechanics across spot and derivative venues. A significant finding is that most inflows into U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs remain unhedged, implying that institutional investors are primarily using these vehicles for long-only exposure rather than for arbitrage or basis trading. This could lead to a more pronounced impact on price formation. Macro Linkages: Aligning with Global Liquidity and Risk In 2025, Bitcoin’s behavior increasingly aligns with macroeconomic variables, showing a positive beta to global liquidity…
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