Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) vs Distribution (on-chain)

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD)
intermediate
technical_analysis

Technical indicator measuring cumulative difference between buy volume and sell volume over time, revealing whether buyers or sellers dominate market activity and anticipating price direction shifts.

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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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