Analysis: Bitcoin network activity hits a one-year low, while long-term accumulation addresses continue to increase significantly

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, CryptoQuant's latest analysis shows that the Bitcoin network activity index has fallen to 3760, down 15% from the historical high of November 2024, marking a new low in a year. This index comprehensively measures multiple indicators such as the number of active addresses, transaction volume, block size, and transaction fees. Daily transaction volume has decreased from a peak of 734,000 to 346,000, a drop of 53%; the number of unconfirmed transactions in the Bitcoin mempool has plummeted from 287,000 in December 2024 to 3,000, a decline of nearly 99%, reaching the lowest level since March 2022.

The analysis points out that the decline in Bitcoin network activity is mainly due to a sharp decrease in the usage of the Runes Protocol, with its average daily usage dropping from 802,000 in April 2024 to the current 10,000. However, CryptoQuant analysts believe that the decline in network activity may not directly affect Bitcoin's price trend. Data shows a significant increase in long-term accumulated addresses, which historically often indicates a rise in Bitcoin prices, reflecting the market's recognition of Bitcoin as an investment asset and a store of value.