Bitcoin premium turns positive on Coinbase — signs of U.S. demand returning?

Bitcoin has begun showing its first signs of a U.S.-led demand recovery after the Coinbase Premium Index flipped positive for the first time in weeks — a shift that comes just as BTC climbs back above the key $90,000 level.

Fresh data from CoinGlass shows the premium moving into green territory on the 1-hour timeframe, marking a break from the persistent negative readings that dominated much of November. 

A positive premium means BTC is trading higher on Coinbase relative to global exchanges — typically interpreted as renewed buying strength from U.S. spot participants. 

U.S. demand shows first uptick after weeks of discount pricing

Throughout late October and most of November, Coinbase prices consistently lagged behind global averages, signaling net selling pressure from U.S. traders. 

The chart now shows that discount fading, with the premium jumping into positive territory.

Source: Coinglass

Historically, this shift happens when:

• U.S. retail steps back in after a correction
• Institutional accounts begin re-accumulating
• Stablecoin-to-fiat flows increase on regulated American venues

While the positive premium is still early and shallow compared to past cycles, it marks a meaningful directional change — the first clear sign that U.S. demand is no longer net-negative.

BTC retakes $90K as trend structure shows a higher low

An analysis of the BTC price chart provides important context. After falling to the $84K region, Bitcoin has now reclaimed $91,138, forming:

• A higher low on the daily timeframe
• A bullish MACD crossover beginning to form
• Strength returning to daily candles after weeks of selling

Source: TradingView

This alignment, rising spot demand on Coinbase, and structurally improving price action, suggest the correction phase may be stabilizing.

What traders should watch next

The key levels now are:

• $92.5K – $94K: local resistance from late-November
• $90K: newly reclaimed support
• Coinbase Premium: whether it stays positive or snaps back into negative territory

If the premium holds above zero while BTC consolidates above $90K, it would strengthen the case for a larger recovery attempt.

Final Thoughts

• The Coinbase Premium Index turning positive signals the first meaningful return of U.S. demand after weeks of selling pressure.
• With BTC forming a higher low and reclaiming $90K, market structure is beginning to stabilize — but sustained U.S. bid strength is the confirmation to watch.