Bitcoin remained steady over the past week but failed to break above the cost basis of short-term holders. Momentum showed modest improvement and volatility stayed contained. The RSI rose to 55.7, showing firmer momentum without overbought risk. Spot CVD strengthened as sell pressure eased, though spot volumes fell 11.4% to $10.9B, signaling lighter activity. In derivatives, funding payments softened and futures CVD declined to -$789.6M, indicating renewed sell pressure. Options OI fell 7.7% to $49.2B, while the Volatility Spread widened to -6.45%, and the 25-Delta Skew rose to 9.17%, reflecting increased hedging demand. ETF flows turned negative with $617.2M in outflows, pointing to profit-taking and softer institutional demand, though volumes held steady at $24.6B. The MVRV ratio eased to 2.05, implying reduced unrealized profits and selling pressure. On-chain, active addresses edged up to 687K, while transfer volumes surged 27.6% to $11.1B, showing stronger capital flow. Fee volumes dipped slightly, and Realized Cap Change rose to 3.5%, consistent with steady accumulation.Structurally, short-term holder supply rose to 18.2%, and Hot Capital Share climbed to 35.4%, reflecting moderate speculative interest. The Percent Supply in Profit fell to 84.0%, below its low band, a pattern typical of accumulation. The NUPL slipped to -2.1%, showing persistent unrealized losses, while the Realized Profit-Loss Ratio improved to 1.7, hinting at selective profit-taking as confidence rebuilds. In sum market remains fragile as stabilized technical momentum contrasts with weakening capital inflows and fading profitability. ETF outflows and slowing institutional demand highlight a lack of sustained liquidity support, while profit/loss dynamics continue to soften. On-chain accumulation persists but lacks conviction, suggesting capital rotation rather than fresh demand. In the absence of stronger inflows or renewed liquidity, the market risks extending into a longer consolidation, or even a drawn-out bear phase, as confidence rebuilds slowly across participants.Off-chain IndicatorsOn-chain Indicators🔗 Access the full report in PDF Don't miss it! Smart market intelligence, straight to your inbox. Subscribe now Follow us and reach out on XJoin our Telegram channelFor on-chain metrics, dashboards, and alerts, visit Glassnode StudioDisclaimer: This report does not provide any investment advice. All data is provided for information and educational purposes only. No investment decision shall be based on the information provided here and you are solely responsible for your own investment decisions.Exchange balances presented are derived from Glassnode’s comprehensive database of address labels, which are amassed through both officially published exchange information and proprietary clustering algorithms. While we strive to ensure the utmost accuracy in representing exchange balances, it is important to note that these figures might not always encapsulate the entirety of an exchange’s reserves, particularly when exchanges refrain from disclosing their official addresses. We urge users to exercise caution and discretion when utilizing these metrics. Glassnode shall not be held responsible for any discrepancies or potential inaccuracies. Please read our Transparency Notice when using exchange data.