Data: Bitcoin network activity has risen to its highest level since 2024, but the transaction volume is relatively small
According to Decrypt, CryptoQuant data shows that despite Bitcoin's price dropping nearly 50% from its historical peak, network activity continues to rise, recently reaching its highest level since the end of 2024, only 7% lower than the historical peak in September 2024. Analysis points out that this is the first sustained activity above the trend line since mid-2024, contrasting sharply with the bearish price trend of Bitcoin.
However, while activity is growing, the economic value of transactions is significantly low. Transactions of less than 0.01 BTC and less than 0.001 BTC have increased from 44% in 2023 to about 80%. CryptoQuant considers this a sign of "protocol-driven activity": high transaction volume but low individual value.
The usage of OP_RETURN also surged to near historical highs in 2026, involving applications such as Bitcoin NFT activity and timestamp services. Bitcoin's price has dropped 17% over the past 30 days, currently around $63,865.
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