Accumulation (on-chain) vs Distribution (on-chain)

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Accumulation (on-chain)
intermediate
market_structure

On-chain accumulation is the measurable process of large or long-term holders consistently increasing their cryptocurrency holdings over time, visible through wallet balance growth and exchange outflow patterns.

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Distribution (on-chain)
intermediate
market_structure

On-chain distribution is the measurable process of large or long-term holders consistently reducing their cryptocurrency positions over time, visible through declining wallet balances and exchange inflow patterns.

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