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Bitcoin's Coinbase premium turns negative for 90 days, signalling U.S. selling pressure

The Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Index has remained in negative territory for three months, suggesting sustained weakness in American spot demand.

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Bitcoin's price differential between Coinbase and Binance has stayed negative for ninety days, with the index standing at −0.1066% at press time. The metric indicates that Bitcoin trades at a discount on the U.S. exchange, pointing to persistent selling pressure from domestic traders rather than institutional buying interest.

The extended negative reading coincides with Bitcoin's struggle to break above the $70,000 level observed in May. The asset dropped from roughly $79,000 in that month to around $62,923 at the time of writing, with technical indicators largely remaining bearish throughout the period.

While whale wallets accumulated 54,000 additional Bitcoin since mid-June, this accumulation has not reversed the price decline. Analysis from Glassnode suggests that buy-side support below current price levels is weakening, with many bids that previously provided a "floor" now removed, filled or shifted lower. This erosion of liquidity cushions means declines could accelerate if selling pressure intensifies.

The article notes these metrics do not necessarily forecast a crash or signal a broader bear market, but rather suggest the market may have grown more vulnerable to downside moves.

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