Coinbase premium gap hits -$90, signaling market power shift
Summary
The Coinbase premium gap has fallen to -$90, indicating a significant shift in Bitcoin market dynamics characterized by weakening institutional demand. This metric, which measures the price difference between Coinbase Pro and other major exchanges, turning negative suggests stronger selling pressure on the US-based platform. Historically, high US institutional demand often resulted in a premium price on Coinbase compared to global exchanges. The current negative gap reverses this trend, showing Bitcoin is trading at a discount on Coinbase relative to other venues, which points to cautious investor behavior and a potential pullback by institutional investors.
(Source:Crypto Briefing)