Analysis: Altcoin trading volume declines by 50%, with capital flowing back to Bitcoin.
TechFlame
2026-02-18 14:05
TechFlame2026-02-18 14:05
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TechFlame reports that CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost noted that after a significant pullback, Bitcoin is currently consolidating within the range of $72,000 to $65,000. This range is actively frequented by numerous whales, long-term holders, and even institutional investors. During deep corrections or the later stages of a bear market, investors typically rotate funds back into Bitcoin while reducing their allocations to altcoins. In this recent pullback, altcoin trading volumes have been hit the hardest. Compared to the peak in November when altcoins accounted for 59.2% of Binance’s total trading volume, their share dropped to 33.6% on February 13, representing a nearly 50% decline in trading activity. This pattern has also been observed in previous correction phases, including April 2025, August 2024, and near the end of the bear market in October 2022. During periods of heightened market uncertainty and stress, Bitcoin’s share of trading volume tends to increase. In such an environment, investors naturally gravitate back to BTC, further reinforcing its role as a safe haven and the core benchmark asset in the market.