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Low Bitcoin Spot Volume Signals Opportunity, Says Crypto Analyst
As Bitcoin spot trading volume hits 2026 lows during the bear market, a prominent analyst argues that reduced activity creates favorable accumulation conditions.
Michaël van de Poppe, founder of MN Fund, has reframed the sharp decline in Bitcoin spot trading volume as a market opportunity rather than a warning sign. He characterized current conditions as a "ghost town" in crypto markets—a situation he views as conducive to accumulation rather than cause for concern.
Poppe cited historical precedent to support his outlook. He noted that Bitcoin rallied more than 600% from its 2022 cycle low near $16,000, with that recovery coinciding with Bitcoin supply in loss reaching an all-time high. He observed that Bitcoin supply in loss has recently hit a fresh record as the price hovers around $60,000, suggesting a similar dynamic may be developing.
At the time of reporting, Bitcoin was trading at $64,600, down 26% year-to-date, with a 24-hour trading volume of approximately $20.22 billion. While the asset remains trapped in a macro bear market, Poppe suggested that improving regulatory conditions in Europe and Russia, combined with the elevated supply in loss, could position Bitcoin for a fresh bull market phase.
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