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α Weekly Research

Bitcoin data shows a growing trend of dormancy as hodlers remain strong

Bitcoin liquidity crisis looms as hodlers sit tight on historic high supply.

Checkin.com: Innovating fast and secure KYC for Crypto & Web3

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Lightning Network transactions increased by 1,212% in two years

Surge in lightning network transactions and volume underscores maturing second-layer solution.

α Top Insights

• Binance leads as Bitcoin exchange outflows surge

• Advancing mining efficiency in light of Bitcoin’s diminishing returns

• Bitcoin accumulation hits highest level since July, signaling bullish trend

• Bitcoin holder sentiment split as UTXO data reveals both substantial profits and losses

More α Research

VIX surges while SPX remains steady: What’s behind the anomaly?

Investors brace as VIX soars in face of SPX slump.

Grayscale’s GBTC: Understanding its premium and market impact

Diving deep into the world of GBTC, its premium and discount on Bitcoin's NAV, and the effect it has on the crypto market.

Deciphering the role of UTXOs in Bitcoin consolidation patterns

On-chain data shows users might be taking advantage of the calm October market and consolidating their UTXOs.