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The asset price chart tracks historical price
performance to help you identify long term trends and
correlations between global events and market movements.
It provides a foundational perspective for comprehensive
market analysis and allows for price comparison between
the asset and BTC or between BTC and gold.
Methodology
Asset prices are calculated using an equally
weighted average from the highest volume
exchanges. If data is missing for a specific
interval, a time-weighted average of the
surrounding known price points is used to
maintain data continuity.
This chart tracks the total value of all coins
transferred across the network at a certain time,
measured in US Dollars. It excludes "self-send"
transactions (where coins are sent to the same wallet)
to ensure data accuracy.
Why it matters
High USD transaction volume indicates that the asset is actively being used for commerce, trading, or institutional transfers. A rising trend in volume during a price increase confirms strong market demand, whereas a divergence (rising price on falling volume) can suggest that the upward trend lacks real support.How to read the chart
- Spiking Volume: High economic activity. This often occurs during periods of high volatility, major news events, or at the peak of bull/bear cycles.
- Dwindling Volume: Low interest and low liquidity. This is common during sideways consolidation phases or late-stage bear markets, showing that retail and institutional participants have gone quiet.
Methodology
The transaction volume is derived by multiplying
the transaction size (in tokens) by the asset's
price at the moment of transfer for all
transactions during that period. To ensure
accuracy, "Self Send" transactions, where the
sender and receiver are identical, are excluded.
The Transaction Volume Token graph represents the total
volume of a transferred cryptocurrency in tokens during
a period. The volume is calculated based on all
transactions made during that period.
Self-change (i.e. sending the remainder of a transaction
to the originating address) is not included in the
transaction volume.
High transaction volumes may be caused by increased
popularity, whale activity, events such as airdrops or
panic/FOMO etc.
Methodology
The transaction volume token represents the
total sum of tokens transferred in all
transactions within a certain time frame. To
ensure
accuracy, "Self Send" transactions, where the
sender and receiver are identical, are excluded
from this calculation.
The Transaction Count shows how many transactions were
made during a specific period for an asset. The
transaction count is useful to determine network and
asset usage, especially in combination with the volume
charts. High transaction counts may indicate increased
popularity for the asset.
- Rising Trend: network activity is increasing, indicating increased popularity.
- Falling Trend: network activity is decreasing, indicating lower popularity.
Methodology
The transaction count consists of the total
number non-zero value transfers of an asset
during a specific time range. Non-transfer
transactions like mints and burns are excluded.
The Average Transaction Size USD graph provides a window
into market composition. By monitoring the average value
of each transaction, traders can distinguish between
retail-led movements and major capital shifts. Large
spikes often precede or accompany significant price
volatility.
- Rising Trend: average transaction sizes are increasing, suggesting greater institutional or whale participation.
- Falling Trend: average transaction sizes are decreasing, suggesting the market is primarily driven by smaller retail activity.
Methodology
The Average Transaction Size in USD is
calculated by
multiplying the transaction volume amount in
tokens with
the price at the time of transaction for all
transactions during a period of time and
dividing the
result with the total transaction count.
The average volume token graph shows the average
transaction size in tokens for a certain period of time.
It is useful for spotting whale activity which will show
up as spikes in the graph.
Methodology
The average transaction size in tokens is
calculated by
adding up the total token amount transferred
during a
period of time and dividing the result with the
transaction count for that period.
This graph is useful for spotting potential
whale
activity which will show up as spikes in the
graph.
The Average Buy Profit Ratio (ABPR) measures the ratio
between the selling price of moved coins and the average
purchase price (cost basis) of the sending wallets. It
is a
highly refined variation of the classic SOPR (Spent
Output
Profit Ratio).
Why it matters
Standard SOPR only looks at the single previous transaction price. ABPR is much more accurate because it calculates the actual average price at which wallets accumulated their coins over time. This gives you a true reading of seller profitability and overall market sentiment.How to read the chart
- Ratio > 1.0 (Above the Red Line): The average moved coin is being sold at a profit. In a strong bull market, the ratio staying consistently above 1.0 indicates healthy profit-taking support.
- Ratio = 1.0 (On the Red Line): This is the break-even point. During bull market corrections, the ratio often dips to 1.0 and bounces back, as investors refuse to sell at a loss, turning break-even into a support level.
- Ratio < 1.0 (Below the Red Line): The average moved coin is being sold at a loss. A prolonged ratio below 1.0 is typical of bear markets, showing capitulation and widespread market distress.
- Holder Filters: Use the filters to switch between "Long-Term Holders" (investors holding >6 months) and "Short-Term Holders".
Methodology
The ABPR is calculated by summing the realized
profit for every sending address (current price
minus average buy price, multiplied by tokens
transferred). This sum is then divided by the
total value of all transferred tokens at the
current price. The red line indicates the zero
point at which the average sell price is equal
to the average buy price.
The Potential Profit chart estimates the total "paper
wealth" (unrealized profit or loss) currently held by
all
coin investors, showing the potential profits or losses
if
every holder were able to sell at today's market price.
Why it matters
Potential Profit is a powerful tool for spotting market tops and bottoms. When unrealized profits reach extreme highs, the temptation for investors to cash out becomes overwhelming, which historically triggers major sell-offs. Conversely, when unrealized profit drops near zero or goes negative, sellers are exhausted, and the market enters a low-risk accumulation phase.How to read the chart
- High Positive Values (Green Bars): The market is sitting on massive paper gains. Watch for potential trend reversals here, as profit-taking pressure builds up.
- Negative Values (Red Bars): The aggregate market is in a net loss (underwater). Historically, prolonged periods in the negative zone represent the absolute bottom of bear markets—ideal times for long-term accumulation.
Methodology
To calculate the market value of the potential
profit, every unique wallet address' current
profit
(current price minus the address' average buy
price
multiplied with the balance of the address) is
aggregated.
If P is the current market
price
and Pavg is the
weighted average purchase price for a specific
address holding Q tokens, the
Potential Profit (PP) for that
address is:
Further Reading
The Potential Profit per Token chart shows the average
unrealized or "paper" profit or loss carried by each
circulating coin.
The Potential Profit per Token graph illustrates the
unrealized profit per available token in the market
(USD) assuming a
theoretical scenario where every holder sells at the
current market price. A positive value indicates that
the average token is being held at a profit, whereas a
negative
value indicates holding at a loss. Long periods of low
profit or loss are typical for bear markets.
Why it matters
While the total Potential Profit chart is influenced by the growing supply of a coin, this metric normalizes the data on a per-coin basis, which allows you to compare the profitability of different market cycles (e.g., comparing 2017 to 2021 and 2025) on an equal footing.How to read the chart
- High Positive Values (Green Bars): The market is sitting on massive paper gains. Watch for potential trend reversals here, as profit-taking pressure builds up.
- Negative Values (Red Bars): The aggregate market is in a net loss (underwater). Historically, prolonged periods in the negative zone represent the absolute bottom of bear markets—ideal times for long-term accumulation.
- Rising Trend: holder profits are growing, strong growth may increase selling pressure.
- Falling Trend: holder profits are declining, strong declines may trigger market panic.
Methodology
The Total Potential Profit per Token is derived
by
aggregating the potential profit of every
individual token-holding address and dividing
this by the total available supply. This is
recalculated dynamically whenever an address
balance changes. See the Potential Profit graph
for an example calculation.
Further Reading
The Continuous HODL metric measures the average duration
tokens remain within a wallet before being moved or
sold. By using a balance-weighted calculation, this data
emphasizes the behavior of "Whales" (large-scale
holders) because their movements have a more significant
impact on market liquidity and price stability.
- Rising Trend: indicates a period of accumulation and conviction. Holders are retaining their assets, which often leads to reduced sell-side pressure.
- Falling Trend: suggests distribution or profit-taking. Long-term investors are exiting their positions, potentially increasing the available supply on exchanges.
Methodology
The Continuous HODL value is derived from the
weighted average duration, measured in seconds,
that tokens stay at a specific address. If an
address receives additional tokens, the average
HODL time for that address decreases
proportionally to the new balance. If the entire
balance is transferred out, the HODL time for
that specific address resets to zero. The global
metric is the sum of all individual address
durations weighted by their respective balances.
Further Reading
The Average Buy Price represents the estimated average
USD cost per token at which all current holders acquired
their tokens. This metric serves as a macro-level "cost
basis" for the entire network.
- Rising Trend: indicates that long-term holders are "averaging down" by buying more at lower prices, or that a significant wave of new buyers is entering the market at a lower valuation.
- Falling Trend: suggests that the majority of market participants are accumulating tokens at higher prices, reflecting bullish sentiment or late-stage cycle entries.
Methodology
The Average Buy Price is calculated by
determining the average price at which an
addresses received its balance. Example: ff an
address buys 1 BTC for $30,0000 USD and later
ads 2 BTC for $50,0000, the average buy price is
for per BTC is $43,333. If it transfers 1.6 BTC
and later receives another 4 BTC for a price of
$80,000, the average buy price becomes 1.4 times
$43,333 plus 4 times $80,000 divided by 5.4
which equals $70,493 per BTC.
Further Reading
The Realized Profit metric tracks the net profit or loss
locked in by investors over a specific period. It is a
primary indicator of market sentiment with each bar
representing the net profit realized during a specific
period of time. High spikes in realized profit or loss
can also serve as leading indicators for potential price
volatility or trend reversals. This data is available
for the general market, Short-Term Holders (under 6
months), and Long-Term Holders (over 6 months).
- Positive Trend: indicates holders are selling at a profit, typically signaling a bull market.
- Negative Trend: indicates holders are selling at a loss, often signaling a bear market or a period of capitulation.
Methodology
Realized Profit is calculated by taking the sum
of the net profits made on transactions during a
certain period of time. To determine the net
profit of a transaction the average buy price of
a sending addresses is subtracted from the price
at the time of transaction and the result is
multiplied by the transferred token amount.
This chart tracks the average dollar profit or loss
locked in for each individual coin transferred during
the selected period.
Why it matters
Standard realized profit can look massive simply because a large volume of coins was moved, even if the profit per coin was tiny. This metric filters out transaction volume to reveal the pure profit intensity of the coins being traded. It helps you see if the average seller is making massive gains per coin or just breaking even.How to read the chart
- Positive (Green) Bars: Show that holders are selling at a profit, typical of a bull market. Beware of extremely tall green spikes, as they indicate heavy profit-taking that can trigger price pullbacks.
- Negative (Red) Bars: Show that holders are selling at a loss. Massive red spikes indicate capitulation (panic-selling by "weak hands"), which often exhausts sellers and sets the stage for a price rebound.
- Holder Filters: Use the filters to switch between **Long-Term Holders** (experienced investors holding >6 months, whose cashing-out behavior marks macro peaks) and **Short-Term Holders** (new speculators who panic easily during minor drops).
Methodology
Realized Profit is calculated by taking the sum
of the net profits made on transactions during a
certain period of time. To determine the net
profit of a transaction the average buy price of
a sending addresses is subtracted from the price
at the time of transaction and the result is
multiplied by the transferred token amount.
Further Reading
The Realized HODL metric tracks the average age of
tokens at the moment they are transacted. By analyzing
how long a token was held before being moved, we can
determine whether the current market activity is driven
by short term speculators or long term investors.
- High Values: indicate that "Old Coins" (tokens held for a long duration) are being moved or sold. This often happens during major price rallies as long term holders realize profits.
- Low Values: suggests that the tokens being moved were recently acquired. This typically signals a period of accumulation or "HODL" behavior by long term investors, as they are not moving their older supply.
Methodology
The average HODL time for an address is
calculated using the
weighted average duration (in seconds) that
tokens remain on an address without moving. If
an address
receives additional tokens, the average HODL
time decreases and in case the full balance is
transferred out, the HODL time resets to zero.
The Realized HODL for a specific period is the
total number of HODL time in seconds for all
moving tokens, divided by the number of tokens
moved.
Further Reading
The total supply of a cryptocurrency is influenced
by
pre-mines, mints, burns, mining rewards and fees. In
the
case of stablecoins a high supply suggests a more
liquid
market and strong increases in supply are generally
considered to have a positive effect on prices.
Large
changes in supply can have strong effects on metrics
such as HODL and ABP.
Further Reading
The Transaction Volume chart for stablecoins serves
as a
key indicator of market liquidity as they are
essential
for both centralized and decentralized exchanges.
An increase in stablecoin volume might indicate that
investors are hedging, but can also signal that new
capital is entering the market.
The transaction volume is expressed in USD value of
the
total amount of tokens transferred by all holders.
Further Reading
The Mints vs. Burns chart shows how many stablecoins
were created or destroyed during a certain time
period.
Mints and burns influence the total supply of a coin
and
the overall sentiment is that mints have a positive
effect on the overall cryptocurrency market as they
increase liquidity. It is important to note that not
all
mints increase the total supply of a stable coin
market
wide; they can also be part of a "chain swap" in
which
stable coins are moved from one blockchain to
another.
Mints are transactions in which new tokens of a
cryptocurrency are created. In the case of
stablecoins,
mints can indicate a conversion of fiat USD to
on-chain
assets such as USDC and USDT. Large mints can have a
positive effect on market sentiment and are
generally
considered to also have a positive influence on
market
liquidity.
Market capitalization, or "market cap," represents the
total dollar value of an asset's circulating supply.
Investors use this metric to compare the relative size
and market dominance of different assets. Market cap
fluctuates based on changes in either the asset price or
the total supply.
Methodology
The market capitalization is calculated by
multiplying the current asset price by its total
circulating supply.


