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Asian Demand Drives Bitcoin Surge as US Markets Lag

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  • Asian demand is leading Bitcoin’s latest rally as US spot interest remains weak.

  • Heavy Bitcoin withdrawals and institutional ETF inflows suggest long-term investor confidence.

  • Sustained price gains may depend on renewed momentum from US participants.

İlayda Peker
İlayda Peker 3 weeks ago
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A recent report from crypto analytics firm CryptoQuant highlights a notable shift in Bitcoin’s market dynamics, with strong demand from Asia fueling the leading cryptocurrency’s latest rally. Bitcoin rebounded sharply from $63,000 to just below $69,000 in recent days, gaining roughly 7% over a 24-hour period. While the surface may suggest a textbook correction, on-chain data indicates a deeper structural momentum that could shape upcoming market moves.

Significant Bitcoin Withdrawals from Major Exchanges

One standout trend is the surge in Bitcoin withdrawals from exchanges. In the past day alone, Binance—one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges—witnessed 2,205 bitcoins move off its platform, a figure more than triple the daily average over the past month. Such withdrawals often signal investors are accumulating Bitcoin and shifting it to personal custody, typically reflecting a longer-term confidence in the asset’s value rather than speculative, short-term trading strategies. Analysts see this as a sign of a market that is shifting its focus from quick profits to more sustained accumulation.

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Significant Bitcoin Withdrawals from Major ExchangesInvestor Behavior Shifts Toward AccumulationAsian Markets Taking Center StageInstitutions Maintain Momentum in the USRally Shows Underlying Strength

Investor Behavior Shifts Toward Accumulation

This trend marks a reversal from the recent market downturn, when so-called “whale” investors transferred around $8.74 billion worth of Bitcoin to Binance, fueling a wave of selling pressure. Now, the momentum has swung in the opposite direction, with a noticeable increase in the volume of Bitcoin being pulled from exchanges as investors opt to hold rather than sell.

Asian Markets Taking Center Stage

Another telling indicator is the so-called “Korea premium,” which tracks the spread between Bitcoin prices on South Korean exchanges and the global average. The premium currently sits at 2.06, suggesting Bitcoin is trading approximately 2% higher in Korea compared to other markets. Such a gap, experts note, highlights a surge in demand from Asian retail investors and traders. In contrast, the so-called “Coinbase premium” remains slightly negative in US-based markets, signaling subdued spot demand from American participants. The data points to a scenario where Asian buyers are steering the current rally, while American investors are striking a more cautious tone.

Institutions Maintain Momentum in the US

Despite muted retail activity in the US, institutional involvement remains robust. US-listed Bitcoin-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) welcomed fresh inflows totaling $258 million over the past 24 hours alone. This trend suggests that, even as individual investors hesitate, institutional players continue to maintain a visible presence in the market.

Rally Shows Underlying Strength

The convergence of heavy Bitcoin outflows from exchanges, significant ETF investments, and vibrant demand from Asia sets this rally apart from purely derivative-led surges of the past. Taken together, these elements indicate that the ongoing uptick enjoys real and tangible buyer support, not just speculative trading.

CryptoQuant’s analysis concludes that the combination of institutional inflows and the volume of Bitcoin withdrawn from exchanges provides a solid foundation for the rally’s sustainability.

Still, from a technical perspective, the market is yet to fully depart from a correctionary phase. Experts emphasize that such upward moves are not uncommon in bear markets, and a more decisive signal is needed to confirm whether the rally can go the distance.

Globally, further upside could be unlocked if US investors reengage more actively in the market. For now, Asian demand remains the main driver behind Bitcoin’s latest price surge, keeping crypto watchers focused on trading patterns in the East.

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Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.

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İlayda Peker 26 February, 2026 - 6:40 am 26 February, 2026 - 6:40 am
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