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Why are retail traders moving from cryptocurrencies to stocks?

Retail traders' activity in the cryptocurrency market has sharply declined, and they seem to be directing their compass towards other markets.

Spot trading volumes have dropped by between 25% and 30%, and estimated leverage ratios have decreased by 28%. This scene appears to be a case of capitulation, coming after four months of Bitcoin reaching its peak at 126,000 USD and subsequently dropping by 46%.

Capital is experiencing a strong shift towards stocks, as the 'buy the dip' instinct that characterized the 2024–2025 rally begins to fade. Liquidity on major platforms is also declining, and instead of moving in parallel with tech stocks, cryptocurrencies are starting to lose liquidity in favor of these stocks, as traders prefer stability.

Analysts expect price movements within a limited range until mid-2026, with retail liquidity remaining out of the picture.

The data is clear; the speculation engine has stopped working, as estimated leverage ratios have dropped by 28%, declining from 0.1980 to 0.1414.

Activity on the Binance platform has also decreased by about 4.71 billion USD, or 16.4%, with the daily volume now approaching nearly 24 billion USD. In the absence of strong participation from retail traders, price rebounds remain weak and short-lived.