{"id":35224,"date":"2025-08-13T22:36:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T22:36:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/financialrush.com\/?p=35224"},"modified":"2025-08-13T22:36:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T22:36:13","slug":"bitcoin-bounces-back-this-week-but-glassnode-sees-trouble-ahead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/financialrush.com\/?p=35224","title":{"rendered":"Bitcoin Bounces Back This Week, But Glassnode Sees Trouble Ahead"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> \n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The blockchain analytics firm Glassnode shared its weekly report, which features various key metrics and on-chain data related to the leading cryptocurrency.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"spot-metrics\">Spot Metrics<\/h2>\n<p>The spot price <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/glassnode\/status\/1954924391101555187\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">rebounded<\/a> strongly over the past week, after re-testing the sub-$114,000 level and climbing back towards $121,000. This brought momentum back into the spot market, with several sectors showing signs of renewed user activity, although a close eye is to be kept on the conditions.<\/p>\n<p>The Relative Strength Index (RSI), which measures the speed and change of price movements by calculating the average gains &amp; losses over (usually) 14 days, has increased to 47.5, marking a 14.5% gain. This signals a strengthening investor interest and a potential bullish shift; however, as the RSI is below the midpoint, it warrants caution as the momentum needs to hold to confirm the trend.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_408221\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-408221\" style=\"width: 990px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cryptopotato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-12-120326.png\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-408221\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Source: Glassnode<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Meanwhile, Spot Volume decreased from $7.3 billion to $5.7 billion, representing a 22% reduction, which indicates reduced market engagement and fewer participants compared to previous weeks.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"futures-metrics\">Futures Metrics<\/h2>\n<p>Open Interest, the benchmark that measures the total number of active positions, has decreased to $44.1 billion from $44.6 billion, indicating a slight reduction in leveraged trading, likely due to profit-taking or liquidations.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_408258\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-408258\" style=\"width: 659px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cryptopotato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-12-141735.png\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-408258\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA2NTkgMzQ2IiB3aWR0aD0iNjU5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjM0NiIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRmNyeXB0b3BvdGF0by5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjUlMkYwOCUyRlNjcmVlbnNob3QtMjAyNS0wOC0xMi0xNDE3MzUucG5nIiBkYXRhLXc9IjY1OSIgZGF0YS1oPSIzNDYiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"\" width=\"659\" height=\"346\"\/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-408258\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Source: Glassnode<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Funding Rate (fees paid by longs to shorts, allowing them to maintain their positions) specifically for long positions declined by 2% to $2.9 million. While this hints at a cooling bullish sentiment, the demand for these positions remains high.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"options-metrics\">Options Metrics<\/h2>\n<p>Open interest in the options market has increased compared to futures, reaching $42.4 billion. This represents a 6.74% increase from last week and can be attributed to growing market engagement, driven by speculative positions and various trading strategies.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_408260\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-408260\" style=\"width: 884px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cryptopotato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-12-143921.png\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-408260\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA4ODQgNDYyIiB3aWR0aD0iODg0IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjQ2MiIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRmNyeXB0b3BvdGF0by5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjUlMkYwOCUyRlNjcmVlbnNob3QtMjAyNS0wOC0xMi0xNDM5MjEucG5nIiBkYXRhLXc9Ijg4NCIgZGF0YS1oPSI0NjIiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"\" width=\"884\" height=\"462\"\/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-408260\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Source: Coinglass<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Volatility Spread (measures whether options overprice risk; higher readings indicate greater fear) has dropped to 10.45% from 31.97% last week, signaling that traders are expecting less volatility.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"us-spot-etfs\">US Spot ETFs<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s looking good on the ETF markets, with the weekly net flows (the difference between money going in and out of the funds) rising over 54% from -$686 million to -$311 million, which is a significant reduction in outflows. This could lead to the start of a new wave of accumulation.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_408264\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-408264\" style=\"width: 888px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cryptopotato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-12-145757.png\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-408264\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA4ODggNDU4IiB3aWR0aD0iODg4IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjQ1OCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRmNyeXB0b3BvdGF0by5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjUlMkYwOCUyRlNjcmVlbnNob3QtMjAyNS0wOC0xMi0xNDU3NTcucG5nIiBkYXRhLXc9Ijg4OCIgZGF0YS1oPSI0NTgiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"\" width=\"888\" height=\"458\"\/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-408264\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Source: Glassnode<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>By contrast, the Trade Volume (overall trading activity over a specific period) has experienced a 27.7% drop to $13.7 billion, which could indicate a consolidation phase within the market or seller exhaustion.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"fundamental-metrics\">Fundamental Metrics<\/h2>\n<p>The daily active address count has risen to 793,000, indicating elevated user engagement on the network, likely driven by recent price movements. If this keeps up, a more active phase may be on the horizon.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_408266\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-408266\" style=\"width: 870px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cryptopotato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-12-151722.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-408266\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA4NzAgNDYwIiB3aWR0aD0iODcwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjQ2MCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRmNyeXB0b3BvdGF0by5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjUlMkYwOCUyRlNjcmVlbnNob3QtMjAyNS0wOC0xMi0xNTE3MjIuanBnIiBkYXRhLXc9Ijg3MCIgZGF0YS1oPSI0NjAiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"\" width=\"870\" height=\"460\"\/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-408266\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Source: Glassnode<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On-chain transfer volume, a metric that tracks the total amount of transactions conducted directly on the blockchain, has dropped slightly from $8.6B to $8.5B, but remains steady. This follows a recent sharp decline, suggesting renewed interest.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_408270\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-408270\" style=\"width: 854px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cryptopotato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-12-152440.png\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-408270\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA4NTQgNDU0IiB3aWR0aD0iODU0IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjQ1NCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRmNyeXB0b3BvdGF0by5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjUlMkYwOCUyRlNjcmVlbnNob3QtMjAyNS0wOC0xMi0xNTI0NDAucG5nIiBkYXRhLXc9Ijg1NCIgZGF0YS1oPSI0NTQiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"\" width=\"854\" height=\"454\"\/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-408270\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Source: Glassnode<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-12\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div><center><span style=\"font-size:11px; color: gray;\">SPECIAL OFFER (Sponsored)<\/span><\/center><br \/>\n<b>Binance Free $600 (CryptoPotato Exclusive): <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptopotato.com\/binance600f\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Use this link<\/a> to register a new account and receive $600 exclusive welcome offer on Binance<\/b> (<a href=\"https:\/\/cryptopotato.com\/binance600d\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">full details<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><b>LIMITED OFFER for CryptoPotato readers at Bybit: <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptopotato.com\/pl\/bybit24\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Use this link<\/a> to register and open a $500 FREE position on any coin!<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- AI CONTENT END 1 --><\/p><\/div>\n\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/cryptopotato.com\/bitcoin-bounces-back-this-week-but-glassnode-sees-trouble-ahead\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The blockchain analytics firm Glassnode shared its weekly report, which features various key metrics and on-chain data related&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":34623,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-35224","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-crypto","cs-entry","cs-video-wrap"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/financialrush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35224","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/financialrush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/financialrush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/financialrush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/financialrush.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=35224"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/financialrush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35224\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/financialrush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/34623"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/financialrush.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=35224"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/financialrush.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=35224"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/financialrush.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=35224"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}