Glassnode reports $14.2 billion stablecoin drop, $1.6 billion Bitcoin ETF outflow

Market data from Glassnode highlighted a $14.2 billion contraction in stablecoin supply over 30 days, alongside net outflows from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs totaling $1.6 billion over 20 consecutive trading sessions through November 9, 2026. Bitcoin’s price hovered near $74,000, trading below the $75,600 short-term-holder cost basis during this stretch.

Stablecoin contraction and ETF outflows

Glassnode characterized the $14.2 billion shrinkage in stablecoin supply as the fastest decline since June 2022. The decrease registered over the 30 days ending November 9 and was accompanied by $1.6 billion in net outflows from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs within the same period.

At the close of this span, only about 35% of short-term-holder Bitcoin coins remained in profit, compared with nearly universal gains during the September peak. The firm noted that ETF inflows historically have not returned until after Bitcoin completes a local low, adding important context for risk-sensitive investors.

Glassnode stressed that while stablecoin supply and ETF flows signal shifting market liquidity and sentiment, neither measure alone determines Bitcoin’s immediate direction. The firm called specific price levels such as $73,000 or $58,500 analytical references, not guaranteed thresholds for price movement.

Buy orders reportedly outweighed sell orders near the market price, and some wallet cohorts holding 100 to 10,000 BTC were accumulating, even as others reduced exposure.

Key market timeline and institutional moves

Institutional developments included Wells Fargo’s announcement on September 1 that 21 global financial institutions had committed to forming a stablecoin-focused enterprise, aiming for a public launch in the first half of 2027.

On September 24, the Federal Reserve requested feedback on proposed rules that would govern payment-stablecoin issuers, focusing on reserve standards and capital requirements. These ongoing initiatives have yet to add new liquidity to crypto markets, but underscore regulatory evolution in the space.

Order flow, price action and premium signals

Glassnode reported that during the recent retracement from September’s high, the 30-day-average Coinbase premium remained negative, with the discount reaching its deepest point since February. This metric, viewed as an indicator of U.S. demand, was accompanied by the aforementioned buy-side order flows and selective accumulation by larger Bitcoin wallets.

Following the November 5 sell-off, Glassnode’s report indicated that the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 both rebounded above their election-day closing levels, while Bitcoin continued to struggle after the November 10 CPI release, remaining roughly 5% below relevant indices.

“Despite weak ETF flows and persistent discounts on U.S. exchanges, certain wallet cohorts accumulated BTC, while most other groups reduced positions,” Glassnode wrote. The firm highlighted that most near-term leveraged-long liquidation levels had already been cleared at the time of reporting.

On November 12 at 00:13 UTC, CoinGecko showed Bitcoin priced at $73,807, reflecting a slight increase over 24 hours but a broader decline over the preceding week and month.

Tracking indicators in uncertain conditions

With recent rapid changes in stablecoin supply and negative ETF flows, investors need real-time monitoring of both liquidity inflows and price reactions.

Glassnode stated that a prolonged move below $73,000 could indicate extended market consolidation, while a close under the June low of $58,500 would challenge the uptrend seen since August. These levels provide reference points for traders following ongoing volatility.

The firm’s overall assessment reflected a market at a crossroads: decreasing stablecoin supply, ETF outflows, and a divided landscape between accumulating and selling wallet cohorts. None of these individual signals provide a definitive roadmap for Bitcoin, but together they describe market conditions under pressure and transition.