Prominent on-chain analyst Ali Martinez highlighted that approximately $4 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) 
$104,627 was withdrawn from crypto exchanges during the second week of December. He emphasized that this movement could significantly impact market dynamics.
Bitcoin Miners Sold 140,000 BTC
According to CryptoQuant data, Bitcoin balances on exchanges continue a downward trend. Martinez pointed out potential reasons behind this substantial withdrawal. Investors may be moving their BTC to more secure wallets or intending to hold for the long term, which could be influencing this action.
Simultaneously, selling pressure from miners could lead to market fluctuations. In the first half of December, miners sold a total of 140,000 BTC, amounting to approximately $13.72 billion. Despite the miners’ selling activities, Martinez noted that Bitcoin’s price continued its upward trajectory, with BTC trading at $105,331, reflecting a 5.7% increase on a weekly basis.
Ethereum On-Chain Data Signals Positive Trends
In contrast, the situation for Ethereum 
$3,482 appears more favorable. Ali Martinez highlighted three critical on-chain metrics for ETH. Active addresses increased by 4.24%, and new addresses saw a rise of 2.65%. Additionally, the ratio of zero-balance addresses dropped by 4.06%. These indicators suggest that the Ethereum ecosystem is gaining momentum. Martinez emphasized that ETH’s stable performance could create positive impacts on the market.
Ethereum successfully maintained its position above $4,000. The platform continues to lead in market capitalization among smart contract platforms. Martinez noted that this situation has heightened interest in Ethereum.
As Bitcoin withdrawals from exchanges occur, Ethereum’s positive on-chain indicators may signal new dynamics in the crypto market. Experts caution that investor movements could shape future price fluctuations.
