Bitcoin rally under pressure as profit‑taking risk spikes, CryptoQuant warns

CryptoQuant’s latest on‑chain metrics suggest the ongoing bitcoin rally is encountering heightened profit‑taking pressure.

Bitcoin rally faces rising profit‑taking risk

Exchange inflows to custodial wallets surged ↑ 12% in the past week, a classic precursor to short‑term sell‑offs. Simultaneously, the Net Unrealized Profit metric slipped ↓ 8%, indicating traders are locking in gains. Volume on major exchanges climbed to a three‑month high, while the Fear‑and‑Greed Index edged toward “neutral.”

“We see a clear inflection point where profit‑taking could outweigh fresh buying,” said CryptoQuant analyst Lee Liu.

The pattern mirrors earlier cycles where rapid inflows triggered abrupt corrections. Investors should monitor Reuters for macro cues and Bloomberg for liquidity shifts. Notably, the broader market sentiment is also being shaped by geopolitical tensions, including recent nuclear developments that could sway risk appetite.