A high exchange inflow means that a significant amount of crypto is being
sent to exchanges, but it doesn’t necessarily confirm selling pressure unless
combined with other factors. Here’s how you can differentiate:
1. If it’s selling pressure:
Increase in spot exchange reserves → Indicates potential sell-offs.
Rising open interest in futures with high inflows → Suggests traders preparing
to short.
Price reaction → If price drops alongside high inflow, it’s likely selling.
2. If it’s just a transfer (not selling):
Stable or decreasing exchange reserves → Could mean transfers for other
purposes (staking, collateral, arbitrage).
No major price Impact → Large inflows but price remains steady.
Wallet activity → If funds move between known institutional wallets, it may
not be selling.
To confirm, check exchange reserves, funding rates, and order book depth. If
large limit sell orders appear, it signals potential selling pressure.