- Binance data shows a widening disconnect between Bitcoin’s trading volume and market momentum, signaling weakening participation from new liquidity.
- Sharp drops in activity suggest large traders are waiting on the sidelines, indicating a transitional phase before the next major market direction.
Bitcoin (BTC) is moving again with a short breath, and on-chain data isn’t looking encouraging.
According to Arab Chain on CryptoQuant, the BTC price is trading around $97,450, but trading volume has plummeted to just 11,877 BTC.
Such a low figure makes the market feel quiet, especially when volume_change fell to around -24,320 BTC.
This significant drop indicates a sharp weakening of market activity in a single day. Price_change also fell to around -4.76K. The combination of the two causes price momentum to falter, as if the market is running without additional fuel.
A Closer Look at Bitcoin’s Fading Momentum
On the other hand, data tracked by Arab Chain indicates that price and volume are no longer moving in sync, a sign that often surfaces when momentum cools and traders step back to reassess the landscape.
Furthermore, the low volume also indicates that large traders are not choosing to dispose of large amounts of assets. They appear more patient, as if waiting for a price level they deem more reasonable.
Furthermore, this “inconsistent” volume and price pattern often appears before a correction phase or a move to the next support area.
Analyst Ali Martinez stated that if the price falls below $95,930, the next important support levels are around $82,045 and $66,900. These two numbers have many wondering, is the market truly heading lower? Or is this just a push-and-pull phase before buying pressure returns?
Below $95,930, the next key support levels for Bitcoin $BTC sit at $82,045 and $66,900. pic.twitter.com/EmxusQlQde
— Ali (@ali_charts) November 14, 2025
However, signals from the recent CNF report still offer some light. Bitcoin has entered the “fear zone,” an area that historically often precedes strong recoveries.
Market sentiment may appear more somber after the failure to maintain $100,000, but the price structure hasn’t really shifted as long as the $98,000 area remains.
Whale Activity Continues to Leave a Clear Trail
On the other hand, the large footprints noticed a few days ago are still evident. We highlighted that the BTC outflow from Binance was quite large, and this typically occurs when whales or institutions are not in the mood for short-term trading.
This pattern is more closely aligned with accumulation behavior, a phase when large investors choose to hold assets rather than trade them. Furthermore, increased OTC activity and decreasing supply on exchanges reinforce the idea that they are not eager to sell their holdings.
Reflecting on today’s conditions, the decrease in volume recorded by Arab Chain seems to align with this behavior. Institutions are likely waiting, perhaps strategizing, while monitoring whether key levels will be touched.
Meanwhile, as of press time, BTC is changing hands at about $97,146, down 6.48% over the last 24 hours and 14.29% over the last 30 days.