{"id":1059,"date":"2025-07-03T09:50:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T01:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aiwiselnk.com\/?p=1059"},"modified":"2025-07-02T22:08:06","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T14:08:06","slug":"chain-explorationspot-trading-volume-of-encrypted-cex-hits-a-nine-month-low-and-the-divergence-between-institutions-and-retail-investors-intensifies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aiwiselnk.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/03\/chain-explorationspot-trading-volume-of-encrypted-cex-hits-a-nine-month-low-and-the-divergence-between-institutions-and-retail-investors-intensifies\/","title":{"rendered":"Chain Exploration&#8221;Spot trading volume of encrypted CEX hits a nine &#8211; month low, and the divergence between institutions and retail investors intensifies&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"836\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/aiwiselnk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/d2872c426088160373d8ef061e53de29_image-22.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aiwiselnk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/d2872c426088160373d8ef061e53de29_image-22.png 836w, https:\/\/aiwiselnk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/d2872c426088160373d8ef061e53de29_image-22-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/aiwiselnk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/d2872c426088160373d8ef061e53de29_image-22-768x446.png 768w, https:\/\/aiwiselnk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/d2872c426088160373d8ef061e53de29_image-22-670x389.png 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/aiwiselnk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chain-Exploration_Spot-trading-volume-of-encrypted-CEX-hits-a-nine-month-low-and-the-divergence-between-institutions-and-retail-investors-intensifies_.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n<h1>Crypto Market Cooling in June 2025? CEX Spot Trading Volume Plunges 27% \u2013 Bitcoin vs. Altcoins: A Tale of Two Extremes!<\/h1>\n<p>According to the latest data from The Block, centralized exchange (CEX) spot trading volume dropped to $1.07 trillion in June 2025, a sharp 27% decline from May\u2019s $1.47 trillion, hitting a nine-month low since September 2024. This isn\u2019t just a short-term blip\u2014it reveals a \u201cstructural split\u201d in the crypto market: Bitcoin stands firm, while altcoins spiral downward. Min Jung, an analyst at Presto Research, put it bluntly: \u201cWhile Bitcoin stays stable near all-time highs, most altcoins like Ethereum (ETH) are still down nearly 40% from their peaks.\u201d Behind this? A \u201cbattle of investment preferences\u201d between institutions and retail investors.<\/p>\n<h2>I. June CEX Volume: A \u201cRollercoaster Dive\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>As the crypto market\u2019s \u201cbarometer,\u201d the plunge in CEX trading volume directly signals a cool-down in market activity. What does a 27% drop\u2014from $1.47 trillion in May to $1.07 trillion in June\u2014mean? Simply put, trading enthusiasm has \u201cfaded.\u201d This shift may stem from changing investor behavior, market restructuring, and a more glaring sign: Bitcoin and altcoins are \u201cgoing their separate ways.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>II. Bitcoin: Backed by Institutions, Sitting Pretty<\/h2>\n<p>Why is Bitcoin \u201cuntouched\u201d amid the volume slump? The key lies in its \u201cdigital gold\u201d status and institutional \u201csupport.\u201d On-chain data shows Bitcoin consistently accounts for ~55% of CEX trading volume\u2014solidly holding \u201chalf the market.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Institutions are \u201cbuying the dip\u201d: Companies like MicroStrategy keep adding Bitcoin via bond issuances, and spot ETFs continue to see inflows. These \u201cbig spenders\u201d\u2019 long-term bets have made Bitcoin the market\u2019s \u201cstabilizer\u201d\u2014low volatility and a safe-haven appeal make it the institutional top pick.<\/p>\n<h2>III. Altcoins: Retail \u201cSitting Out,\u201d No Hot Trends<\/h2>\n<p>Altcoins, though, are struggling. ETH is down 40%, with Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA) also \u201ctumbling.\u201d Ethereum\u2019s transaction volume and active addresses dropped\u660e\u663e in June, showing user engagement has \u201ccooled off.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Why?<br \/>&#8211; <strong>No new \u201chype\u201d<\/strong>: The 2021 DeFi and NFT booms once fueled altcoins, but June 2025 lacks fresh \u201cnarratives.\u201d Layer 2 solutions (e.g., Optimism, Arbitrum) have improved efficiency but failed to spark excitement.<br \/>&#8211; <strong>Retail \u201cscarred\u201d<\/strong>: Retail investors were altcoins\u2019 \u201cbackbone,\u201d but the 2021-2022 crash left many burned. Add complex altcoin operations (e.g., DeFi protocols, NFT speculation), and new users are deterred\u2014participation is stuck.<\/p>\n<h2>IV. Institutions vs. Retail: Market \u201cVibe\u201d Shifts<\/h2>\n<p>Min Jung\u2019s analysis hits the nail on the head: \u201cThe market is driven by institutions buying Bitcoin, while retail interest in altcoins stays low.\u201d CEX volume once relied on retail\u2019s short-term speculation and leverage trading\u2014now, leverage has dropped, and spot trading dominates, likely due to institutions\u2019 \u201cbuy-and-hold\u201d strategies. Even decentralized exchange (DEX) volume hasn\u2019t grown, shrinking overall liquidity and \u201cmaking things worse\u201d for altcoins.<\/p>\n<h2>V. What\u2019s Next? Three Key Signals<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Bitcoin may keep \u201cleading\u201d<\/strong>: With ongoing institutional inflows and its safe-haven role, Bitcoin\u2019s \u201ctop spot\u201d is secure short-term.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Altcoins need a \u201cnew story\u201d<\/strong>: Ethereum upgrades (e.g., sharding) or Web3\/metaverse booms could help altcoins \u201crecover.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Retail \u201creturn\u201d is critical<\/strong>: Lowering entry barriers, simplifying user experience, and more education might draw retail back in; new trends\u2014like past DeFi\/NFT manias\u2014could reignite enthusiasm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>June\u2019s volume drop exposes crypto\u2019s \u201csplit\u201d: Bitcoin is propped up by institutions, while altcoins suffer from absent retail. The market\u2019s next move depends on tech innovation, retail confidence, and liquidity recovery. For investors, understanding these shifts is key to seizing opportunities (and remember\u2014crypto is volatile; invest wisely)!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.odaily.news\/post\/5204777\">Read More\u300a\u52a0\u5bc6CEX\u73b0\u8d27\u4ea4\u6613\u91cf\u521b\u4e5d\u4e2a\u6708\u65b0\u4f4e\uff0c\u673a\u6784\u4e0e\u6563\u6237\u5206\u5316\u52a0\u5267\u300b<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This content is AI-generated and does not constitute investment advice. Please exercise your own rational judgment.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>June\u2019s volume drop exposes crypto\u2019s \u201csplit\u201d: Bitcoin is propped up by institutions, while altcoins suffer from absent retail. The market\u2019s next move depends on tech innovation, retail confidence, and liquidity recovery. 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