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CryptoMediumUpdated×12•Originally published 21 April 2026•Updated 23 April 2026•

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Bitcoin and Ethereum Exchange Reserves Hit Record Lows Amid Rising Demand

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Key Facts

1Bitcoin exchange reserves have dropped to their lowest levels since 2017.

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Version 12about 1 month ago

What changed: Added new data regarding the surge in USDC reserves and Bitcoin funding rates turning negative.

Version 11about 1 month ago

What changed: Updated the story to include risks from fading spot demand and bearish positioning by whale derivatives traders.

Version 10about 1 month ago

What changed: Updated the story with new data showing $1.9 billion in weekly ETF inflows and a specific reduction in Bitcoin supply on the Binance exchange.

Version 9about 1 month ago

What changed: Updated the story to reflect a structural shift in Bitcoin ownership from retail traders to long-term holders in 2026.

Version 8about 1 month ago

What changed: Updated with specific Bitcoin exchange reserve data (2.683M BTC) and noted the continued weakness in retail spot activity despite bullish supply metrics.

Version 7about 1 month ago

What changed: Updated the story to include $257 million in net inflows to Bitcoin and significant outflows from USDC, indicating a rotation in risk liquidity.

Version 6about 1 month ago

What changed: The story was updated to include Ethereum (ETH) exchange reserves hitting a new all-time low and a significant spike in withdrawal rates.

Version 5about 1 month ago

What changed: Added Grayscale's projection identifying February 2026 as the potential bottom for the current Bitcoin market cycle.

Version 4about 1 month ago

What changed: The story was updated to specify that the broad recovery in Bitcoin price metrics occurred during the month of April.

Version 3about 1 month ago

What changed: Added sentiment recovery metrics (Bull Score) and specific historical technical warnings related to the 2022 cycle.

Version 2about 1 month ago

What changed: The story was updated to include the price reaching $77,500 and a 13.5% monthly gain, while introducing a technical warning regarding a $35,000 on-chain gap.

Version 1about 1 month ago

What changed: Updated the story to include whale accumulation data of 45,000 BTC and the establishment of a $62,000 price support level.

Bitcoin reserves on centralized exchanges have plummeted to 2.683 million BTC, their lowest levels since 2017, while Ethereum reserves also hit new record lows. In a significant shift for market liquidity, USDC exchange reserves have surged above $7.5 billion, indicating substantial sidelined capital ready for deployment. Furthermore, Bitcoin funding rates have turned negative, signaling a 'disbelief' phase among traders that often precedes volatile market reversals. While Binance holdings dropped to 618,300 BTC, the influx of stablecoin liquidity provides a potential counter-narrative to previous concerns over cooling spot demand. Consequently, the combination of tightening supply and rising stablecoin ammunition suggests a complex outlook for near-term price action.