7 Essential On-Chain Metrics Driving Bitcoin & Ethereum Rally: October 9, 2025 Insights

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Enhanced Crypto Market On-Chain Analysis:

October 9, 2025Blending the granular on-chain depth from my prior snapshot (e.g., MVRV, SOPR, netflows) with the fresh technical/macro insights from X analysts and recent web reports, this updated analysis captures a market in resilient uptrend mode. Total market cap sits at $4.25T (+1.5% 24h), with Bitcoin dominance at 59.1%—a “knife-edge” level where a break above 60% could squeeze alts further, while sub-58.5% sparks rotation. Fear & Greed holds neutral-bullish at 62, amid $1.2B record ETF inflows on Oct 6 and $4.61B weekly for spot BTC ETFs overtaking ETH for the first time in weeks. Ethereum’s ETF flows have surged past 10% of supply, fueling staking and L2 hype, but both assets show choppy consolidation post-ATH tests: BTC rejected $124.7K, ETH stalled at $4,600. On-chain signals affirm accumulation (declining exchange reserves, rising mid-tier holder stacks), tempered by overbought RSI (64 for BTC, 49 neutral for ETH) and cooling open interest hinting at profit-taking. Macro tailwinds like gold’s $4,000 ATH and upcoming CPI (Oct 15) support “Uptober” extension, but leverage risks loom for 3-7% dips.Bitcoin On-Chain & Technical HighlightsBTC trades at $123,200 (+1.2% 24h), defending the 4H EMA50 after a -2.2% pullback from $124.7K ATH. Institutional ETF stacking ($4.61B net inflows, BlackRock AUM at $96.2B) dominates spot demand, with mid-tier holders (1-10 BTC) absorbing ~30K BTC in $121K-$122K clusters. Exchange netflows remain negative, signaling self-custody shifts, while hashrate stability post-halving underscores network resilience. TA confirms bullish MACD crossover and ascending triangle (support $119.5K VAH/OB zone), but CRSI overbought and volume taper suggest short-term hesitation.
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Metric
Value (as of Oct 9)
24h/Weekly Change
Insight
Price
$123,200
+1.2% (24h)
Consolidating in ascending triangle; key support $119.5K (VAH + VWAP + POC), resistance $124.7K-$125K.
Active Addresses (24h)
~1.1M
+2% (weekly)
Steady network health; no cooldown despite volatility.
Transaction Volume
$240B (spot est.)
+15% (24h)
Surge reflects repositioning; ETF-driven over speculation.
Exchange Netflow
-$12M/day (avg.)
Outflows up 20%
Declining reserves bullish; whales derisking via self-custody.
MVRV Z-Score
~2.6 (neutral-rising)
+0.1
Room for upside; not yet euphoric (threshold ~7).
SOPR
1.02 (low profit-taking)
Stable
Minimal distribution; aligns with intact rally.
Miner Reserves
~1.79M BTC
-0.1% (weekly)
Flat, no selling pressure; hashrate at ATH levels.
ETF Inflows (Spot)
$4.61B (weekly)
Record high
Institutional FOMO; $1.2B single-day peak Oct 6.
Open Interest
Cooling mildly
-3% (24h)
Hesitation post-rally; long/short ratio 0.71 (contrarian buy).
RSI (1D)
64.6
Neutral-bullish
Overbought edge; watch for divergence.

Key Trends & Signals:

  • Bullish: Mid-tier accumulation score ~0.75 (up from 0.71), LTH distribution easing; dominance basing 58-60% favors BTC lead without full alt bleed.
  • Bearish Risks: Profit-taking via declining OI/volume; $125K liquidation walls could cascade if rejected. VDD at 0.92 (mid-range) flags mild capitulation potential.
  • Outlook: Break $125K targets $130K-$140K; hold $119.5K for continuation. Powell speech/jobs data today could catalyze.

Ethereum On-Chain & Technical HighlightsETH at $4,510 (+1.4% 24h), bouncing from $4,450 double-bottom support amid ETF surge (net +$420M daily, total inflows >10% supply). Staking hits 28.5% (deposits +0.7% weekly, e.g., Grayscale’s 32K ETH lockup), slashing exchange float and boosting ~4.3% APY yields. L2s (Base, Arbitrum) drive 92% tx volume, with fees paradoxically low despite ATH usage—scalability win. Futures net-long (55-70% on majors), but sideways grind tests $4,600 resistance; ETH/BTC holds August breakout (0.036 support).

Metric
Value (as of Oct 9)
24h/Weekly Change
Insight
Price
$4,510
+1.4% (24h)
Sideways post-drop; double-bottom reversal, support $4,450, resistance $4,600-$4,748.
Active Addresses (Daily)
~595K
+1% (from 589K)
Elevated vs. yearly avg.; monthly uniques near peaks.
Transaction Count
~1.25M (est.)
+12% (weekly)
L2 boom (90%+ volume); EIP-4484 upgrade hype.
Gas Used
ATH throughput
Stable
Fees down 15% despite surge—adoption bullish.
Exchange Netflow
-55K ETH/day
Outflows +25%
Staking/self-custody lockup; reduces sell pressure.
Staking Ratio
~28.5% of supply
+0.7% (weekly)
Deposits accelerating; enhances security/yields.
DeFi TVL
~$175B
+6% (weekly)
Restaking/L2 growth (e.g., Mantle integrations); stablecoin +14%.
ETF Inflows (Spot)
Surge >10% supply
+$420M (daily)
Institutional demand flips script; overtakes prior weeks.
Open Interest
High, net-long
+2% (24h)
55-70% long bias; funding neutral, profit-taking fade.
RSI (1D)
49
Neutral
Sideways setup; golden cross intact for $5K path.

Key Trends & Signals:

  • Bullish: 92% Polymarket odds for $5K EOY; realized profits rising sans peaks, L2 catalysts (e.g., Base USDC streaming). ETH/BTC >0.039 flips alt tailwind.
  • Bearish Risks: Overbought signals on 1H, node centralization (OFAC risks); thin alt breadth if dominance spikes.
  • Outlook: Upside to $4,748-$5.2K on breakout; $4,450 hold key. Softer CPI tomorrow could ignite to $5K+.

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