This time, during the crypto winter, the underlying infrastructure did not collapse.

This time, during the crypto winter, the underlying infrastructure did not collapse.

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Despite the recent sustained sell-off in Bitcoin and facing a new round of market winter, the underlying infrastructure supporting the cryptocurrency market has not collapsed, providing confidence for bullish investors.

Unlike previous cycles, the current market mechanism is operating well. Cryptocurrency exchanges are functioning normally, custodians maintain good solvency, and numerous US banks are actively developing crypto products, effectively preventing a recurrence of systemic collapse.

The resilience of capital has further limited the downside risk of the market. According to Bloomberg, despite concerns about ETF outflows, most assets remain in the market, institutional buyers are holding their ground, and there has been no panic-driven exodus.

Against the backdrop of well-functioning underlying systems, market observers remain optimistic about the outlook for cryptocurrencies. Bernstein Global Digital Asset Senior Analyst Gautam Chhugani stated in a report that the current stock price movement is merely a crisis of confidence.

Resilience in infrastructure emerges, supply contraction reshapes rebound mechanism

Looking back at the 2022 industry winter, crypto infrastructure collapsed alongside price crashes, with well-known firms like FTX, Celsius, BlockFi, and Three Arrows falling like dominos. However, in this wave of sell-off, such systemic collapse has not occurred. Major improvements in market mechanisms have not only ensured smooth trading and custody, but also enabled stronger purchasing power among long-term holders over the past year. Furthermore, Circle’s robust earnings report further confirms the underlying structural framework remains unshaken.

Aside from the steadfastness of institutional buyers and hedge funds, Bitcoin’s underlying supply-demand structure is also undergoing substantial changes. According to Bloomberg, Bitcoin ETF assets are being firmly held by investors amid price declines, while the freely tradable supply of Bitcoin has decreased.

This structural change alters the physical mechanism of potential recovery: If market sentiment turns, buying pressure will be transmitted through a much narrower channel than before, and this contracted supply side is expected to generate greater rebound momentum in the market.

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