On-Chain Analytics
Blockchain metrics: NUPL, SOPR, NVT, exchange flows, whale tracking, and network health.
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Active Addresses
beginnerThe count of unique blockchain addresses that participate in at least one transaction within a given period, measuring network usage.
aSOPR
advancedAdjusted SOPR that filters out transactions younger than one hour, removing noise from relay and consolidation transactions for cleaner on-chain profit signals.
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Entity-Adjusted Metrics
advancedOn-chain metrics that cluster multiple addresses belonging to the same entity to avoid double-counting internal transfers.
Entity-Adjusted Volume
advancedOn-chain transaction volume filtered to exclude internal transfers and change outputs, measuring genuine economic activity between distinct entities.
Exchange Balance
intermediateThe total amount of a cryptocurrency held in exchange wallets, where decreasing balances suggest accumulation and increasing balances suggest distribution.
Exchange Flows
intermediateThe movement of cryptocurrency into and out of exchange wallets. Net inflows suggest selling pressure; net outflows suggest accumulation.
Exchange Netflow
intermediateThe net difference between cryptocurrency flowing into and out of exchanges, with negative netflow indicating accumulation and positive indicating distribution.
Exchange Outflow
intermediateThe movement of cryptocurrency from exchange wallets to external wallets, generally indicating accumulation as holders move coins to long-term storage.
Exchange Whale Ratio
intermediateThe proportion of exchange inflows attributable to the top 10 largest transactions, measuring how much of the deposit activity comes from whales.
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Hash Rate
intermediateThe total computational power being used to mine and process transactions on a proof-of-work blockchain, measured in hashes per second.
HODL Waves
advancedA visualization showing the age distribution of Bitcoin supply over time, revealing when coins are being accumulated versus distributed across different holding periods.
Holder Distribution
intermediateThe breakdown of an asset's supply across wallets of different sizes, revealing concentration among whales, institutions, and retail holders.
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Miner Capitulation
intermediateA phase where mining becomes unprofitable and miners are forced to sell their reserves and shut down equipment, often marking bear market bottoms.
Miner Revenue
intermediateThe total income earned by miners from block rewards and transaction fees, measuring the economic incentive securing the network.
MVRV (Market Value to Realized Value)
advancedAn on-chain valuation ratio comparing Bitcoin's market capitalization to its realized capitalization, indicating whether the asset is overvalued or undervalued relative to holder cost basis.
MVRV Z-Score
advancedA normalized version of the MVRV ratio that measures how far the current market value deviates from realized value in standard deviations.
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Network Value to Transactions
intermediateA ratio comparing a cryptocurrency's market cap to its daily on-chain transaction volume, functioning as a P/E ratio for crypto networks.
NUPL (Net Unrealized Profit/Loss)
advancedAn on-chain metric that measures the overall profit or loss of all Bitcoin holders based on when their coins last moved, used to identify market cycle phases.
NVT Ratio (Network Value to Transactions)
advancedAn on-chain valuation metric comparing a blockchain's market cap to its daily transaction volume, analogous to the P/E ratio in traditional finance.
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Realized Cap
advancedA valuation metric that prices each coin at the price it last moved on-chain rather than the current market price, measuring the aggregate cost basis.
Realized Loss
intermediateThe aggregate value of losses locked in by coins that moved on-chain at a price below their acquisition price, measuring capitulation intensity.
Realized Price
advancedThe average price at which all currently held Bitcoin was last transacted on-chain, representing the aggregate cost basis of the entire market.
Realized Profit
intermediateThe aggregate value of gains locked in by coins that moved on-chain at a price above their acquisition price, measuring profit-taking intensity.
Reserve Risk
advancedA metric that weighs the confidence of long-term holders against the current price to assess risk-reward, with low values indicating favorable entry points.
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Short-Term Holder Supply
intermediateThe portion of supply held by addresses that acquired coins within the last 155 days, representing newer, more speculative holders.
Smart Money
intermediateWallets or entities identified as consistently profitable through on-chain analysis, whose movements can signal informed trading activity.
SOPR (Spent Output Profit Ratio)
advancedAn on-chain metric that measures the profit ratio of spent coins relative to their acquisition price, indicating whether holders are selling at a profit or loss.
Spent Output Profit Ratio
advancedA broader version of SOPR that measures the aggregate profit or loss of all spent outputs to assess overall market profitability.
Stablecoin Supply Ratio
intermediateThe ratio of Bitcoin's market cap to the total stablecoin market cap, measuring the potential buying power available to enter crypto markets.
Stock-to-Flow
intermediateA scarcity model that compares the existing supply of an asset to its annual production rate, historically used to value Bitcoin relative to gold and silver.
Supply in Profit
intermediateThe percentage of circulating supply held at an unrealized profit based on on-chain cost basis, measuring aggregate market sentiment.
Supply Shock
intermediateA sudden and significant reduction in the available supply of an asset, often caused by halvings, exchange outflows, or staking lockups, driving price appreciation.
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Thermocap
advancedThe total cumulative revenue paid to miners over a cryptocurrency's lifetime, representing the security budget invested in the network.
Transfer Volume
intermediateThe total value of cryptocurrency moved on-chain during a specific period, measuring network economic activity and money velocity.
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Whale
beginnerAn individual or entity holding an extremely large amount of cryptocurrency, capable of significantly influencing market prices through their trading activity.
Whale Accumulation
intermediateThe on-chain pattern of large wallet addresses increasing their holdings, typically by purchasing during price declines or through OTC transactions.
Whale Alert
beginnerReal-time notifications tracking large cryptocurrency transactions on-chain, used by traders to monitor institutional and whale movements.
Whale-to-Exchange Flow
intermediateThe volume of cryptocurrency transferred from large wallet addresses to exchange deposit addresses, serving as a leading indicator of sell pressure.