Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Weakens but RSI Mirrors April Bottom Zone

Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Weakens but RSI Mirrors April Bottom Zone

Cointelegraph
CointelegraphOct 18, 2025

Why It Matters

If buying remains muted, downside risks persist; renewed domestic demand would likely confirm a firmer uptrend.

Summary

The Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Index slipped into negative territory as BTC’s 14-day RSI fell to its weakest level since April, signaling softer demand on the U.S. exchange relative to offshore venues. The divergence highlights reduced domestic buying pressure and growing arbitrage opportunities, even as the RSI sits in a zone that previously marked a short-term April bottom. Traders view the combination as a potential catalyst for a gradual recovery rather than a sharp rebound, with market sentiment hinging on whether U.S. flows reassert themselves. If buying remains muted, downside risks persist; renewed domestic demand would likely confirm a firmer uptrend.

Bitcoin Coinbase Premium weakens but RSI mirrors April bottom zone

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