Bitcoin News: BTC Exchange Inflows and Miner Outflows Decline, Can Bitcoin Reclaim $100K?

Bitcoin's price, which peaked at an all-time high of $108,000 on December 17, 2024, has since corrected by over 10%. However, key metrics suggest reduced selling pressure, fueling hopes for a rally back above $100,000.Key Metrics Indicate Reduced Selling PressureExchange Inflows Drop:Data from CryptoQuant shows Bitcoin exchange inflows — the total BTC transferred to exchanges — have declined significantly since November 2024. Inflows peaked at 98,748 BTC on November 25, during heightened activity following the U.S. presidential election.December inflows ranged from 11,000 to 79,000 BTC daily.The reduced inflows indicate fewer traders are sending BTC to exchanges, suggesting less intent to sell.Miner Outflows Decline:Bitcoin miner outflows — BTC sent by miners to exchanges — have also dropped since November, when miners secured profits during the Trump-driven rally.Miner outflows peaked at 25,367 BTC on November 11, when BTC hit $88,000.Recent outflows: 5,489 BTC (Jan. 1), 5,748 BTC (Jan. 2), and 2,133 BTC (Jan. 3), signaling lower selling pressure from miners.Market Structure and Institutional ActivityLow Trading Volume Limits Upside Potential:Analysts emphasize the need for increased trading volume to break resistance and propel BTC upwards.Market analyst Axel Adler noted on January 4:"The market structure remains bullish, but we lack sufficient trading volume for a strong impulse."Renewed Institutional Interest:Exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows rebounded sharply with $900 million on January 3, 2025, reversing several days of significant outflows. This suggests renewed interest from institutional investors, a potential catalyst for price recovery.Price Outlook for JanuaryBitfinex analysts predict Bitcoin will trade within the $95,000–$110,000 range for January, with the possibility of breaching the $100,000 psychological resistance if volume increases.With reduced exchange inflows, lower miner outflows, and growing ETF interest, Bitcoin appears poised for a potential recovery. However, a significant move to reclaim $100,000 will depend on bolstered trading volumes as the market shakes off the holiday lull, according to Cointelegraph.