Bitcoin Power Shift: Largest Negative Since February

There is a significant shift in the power balance between institutional and retail investors in Bitcoin (Bitcoin). The formation of the largest negative gap since February has caught the attention of investors. According to data released by a CryptoQuant analyst, the Coinbase Premium Gap level has dropped to negative $90, revealing one of the weakest institutional demand signals of the year.

The Coinbase Premium Gap measures the difference between the Bitcoin price on Coinbase Pro, which is heavily used by institutional investors, and the price on Binance, where predominantly retail investors are active. During a healthy uptrend, this difference tends to remain positive, indicating that large players are accumulating Bitcoin. However, the sharp transition into negative territory in the current situation suggests that the Bitcoin price is entirely driven by retail investors.

The recorded level of negative $90 today indicates that professional investors are shifting towards risk reduction. This shows that investors are adopting a more cautious approach to market conditions. Furthermore, the continued permanence in the negative region means that retail investors are reacting more emotionally to the market and responding quickly to volatile movements. Such a structure could lead to increased selling pressure and deeper corrections.

The CryptoQuant analyst emphasizes that this trend should be closely monitored until institutional demand returns. A prolonged negative premium suggests that the market is moving away from strong capital flows, and short-term panic selling is playing a decisive role on prices. This scenario indicates that the return of institutional demand is essential for a potential trend reversal signal.