On-Chain Data: Reading the Market Without the Noise

Which on-chain metrics carry signal, which are vanity, and how we use them in portfolio reviews.

Supply held by long-term holders

Coins that have not moved in extended periods indicate conviction supply. Rising long-term holder balances during weakness historically precede tighter float.

Exchange balances and flows

Sustained outflows from exchanges reduce immediately sellable supply. Read flows as context, never as a standalone trigger.

Metrics to discount

Raw transaction counts and unique address totals are easily inflated. Prefer fee revenue and economically meaningful value settled.

Key takeaways

• Supply held by long-term holders: Coins that have not moved in extended periods indicate conviction supply.
• Exchange balances and flows: Sustained outflows from exchanges reduce immediately sellable supply.
• Metrics to discount: Raw transaction counts and unique address totals are easily inflated.

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