Bitcoin’s climb to $64,000 was driven by large U.S. Bitcoin holders, according to new analysis from CryptoQuant cited by Cointelegraph. The report linked the move to the Coinbase Premium breaking above a key trend line, suggesting stronger buying pressure on Coinbase compared with other markets.
The development matters because the Coinbase Premium is often watched as a signal of U.S. spot-market demand. When Bitcoin trades at a premium on Coinbase, analysts may interpret it as evidence that American buyers, including larger market participants, are paying more aggressively than traders elsewhere.
CryptoQuant’s analysis focused on whale activity, pointing to large Bitcoin buyers as the force behind the price gain. In this case, the premium’s move above the cited trend line was presented as a key market signal accompanying Bitcoin’s advance.
For readers, the takeaway is not simply that Bitcoin reached $64,000, but that the move was associated with a measurable shift in where demand appeared strongest. The reported Coinbase Premium breakout adds context to the rally by highlighting the role of U.S.-linked liquidity and large holders.
As with any short-term market signal, the analysis describes what accompanied the price move rather than guaranteeing what comes next. Bitcoin remains sensitive to flows, liquidity conditions and broader market sentiment, making whale-driven signals useful context but not a standalone forecast.