Bitcoin Outflows Surge 10% as Investors Bet on Long-Term Value

Bitcoin (BTC) has shown a lackluster performance over the weekend, a trend that has been consistent throughout the year 2025. The cryptocurrency has been hovering around the $108,000 mark, indicating investor indecision. Despite this, recent on-chain data suggests that investors are increasingly confident in Bitcoin's long-term potential.

An on-chain analyst known by the pseudonym Darkfost revealed that Bitcoin has been flowing out of centralized exchanges over the past few months. This trend is indicative of growing investor confidence in the long-term prospects of the cryptocurrency. The Bitcoin Exchange Inflow/Outflow Ratio 30DMA, a metric that measures the volume of BTC flowing in and out of centralized exchanges over a 30-day period, has been used to analyze this trend. A high ratio (>1) suggests more inflows than outflows, signaling increased selling pressure, while a low ratio (<1) implies that more coins are flowing out of exchanges, indicating long-term accumulation and holding.

According to Darkfost, the Bitcoin monthly outflow/inflow ratio recently fell to around 0.9, its lowest level since the bear market of 2023. This low value indicates that Bitcoin exchange outflows are dominant, reflecting strong and sustained demand on the spot market. The analyst noted that demand remains present as outflows continue to dominate, with a growing number of long-term holders stepping in. This confidence in Bitcoin's long-term promise is expected, considering the growing adoption by major corporations and governments, most notably in the United States. Darkfost added that BTC is gradually evolving into a store of value, increasingly used to strengthen treasury strategies.

As of the latest update, the price of BTC stands at around $108,103, reflecting a mere 0.3% increase in the past 24 hours. This price action, combined with the on-chain data, suggests that while the short-term price movements may be indecisive, the long-term outlook for Bitcoin remains positive. Investors appear to be accumulating and holding their coins, reflecting a strong belief in the cryptocurrency's future value.