🚀 Institutional Holdings Highlight Bitcoin Liquidity Concentration
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According to ChainCatcher, an analysis by Glassnode reveals the distribution of Bitcoin holdings among major institutional types. Public companies hold approximately 1.07 million Bitcoins, government agencies possess around 620,000 Bitcoins, U.S. spot ETFs have about 1.31 million Bitcoins, and exchanges account for roughly 2.94 million Bitcoins. Collectively, these entities hold approximately 5.94 million Bitcoins, representing about 29.8% of the circulating supply. This data underscores the growing trend of liquidity concentration among institutions and custodians.#InstitutionalHoldings #BitcoinLiquidity #Glassnode #BitcoinSupply #PublicCompanies #GovernmentAgencies #USETFs #Exchanges #CryptoMarket #LiquidityConcentration #BTC
🚀 Crypto News: Perp DEX Volumes Drop to $699B as Crypto Derivatives Activity Slows for Fifth Straight Month
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Key TakeawaysOnchain perp DEX volume fell to $699B in March, down from $1.36T peak in October 2025.Daily volume dropped to $8.4B, lowest since July 2025.Hyperliquid leads with $185.5B monthly volume (~34% share).Decline signals reduced speculative demand and leverage in crypto markets.Perpetual DEX Volumes Extend Multi-Month DeclineOnchain perpetual futures trading continues to weaken, with decentralized exchange (DEX) volumes declining for five consecutive months since peaking in late 2025.Data shows monthly perp DEX volume dropped to $699 billion in March 2026, nearly halving from the $1.36 trillion recorded in October 2025, according to DefiLlama.The decline has been consistent, with volumes trending lower through November and December before extending losses across Q1 2026.Daily Trading Activity Hits Multi-Month LowsThe slowdown is also visible in daily trading metrics.On April 4, perp DEX volume fell to $8.4 billion, marking the first sub-$10 billion reading since September 2025 and the lowest level since July 2025.Perpetual futures volumes are widely viewed as a proxy for speculative activity and leveraged positioning, suggesting a broader cooling in trader risk appetite.Trading Activity Concentrates Among Top PlatformsDespite the overall decline, activity remains heavily concentrated.Hyperliquid dominates the sector with $185.5 billion in 30-day volume, accounting for roughly 34% of total volume among leading platforms.Other major players include:edgeX: ~$73BAster: ~$68BLighter: ~$50BGrvt: ~$40BSmaller platforms recorded significantly lower activity, highlighting ongoing liquidity concentration in the sector.Cooling Follows Record Growth in 2025The decline comes after a period of rapid expansion.Perp DEXs generated $12.09 trillion in total volume in 2025, with approximately 65% of that activity occurring within the year. Monthly volumes averaged close to $1 trillion during Q4 2025, marking peak speculative engagement.#CryptoNews #PerpDEX #CryptoDerivatives #OnchainTrading #DEXVolumes #TradingDecline #Hyperliquid #SpeculativeDemand #CryptoMarkets #LiquidityConcentration #PerpetualFutures #CryptoTrends #MarketSlowdown