On-Chain Analytics
Analyze blockchain data to track smart money movements, exchange flows, and network activity across the crypto market.
What is On-Chain Analytics?
On-Chain Analytics brings blockchain-level data directly into DCT Alpha, letting you analyze whale address holdings, exchange inflows and outflows, and network activity metrics without leaving the platform. Every transaction on a public blockchain is visible, and this tool processes that data to surface the signals that matter most to traders.
Exchange flow analysis is one of the core features. When large amounts of cryptocurrency move from private wallets to exchange wallets, it often signals an intent to sell. When coins move off exchanges to cold storage, it typically indicates long-term accumulation. By tracking these flows in aggregate and by address size, you can gauge whether the market is in a distribution or accumulation phase.
The tool also monitors network activity metrics such as active addresses, transaction counts, and on-chain volume trends. Rising network activity during a price rally suggests genuine adoption and usage growth. Declining activity during rising prices can be an early warning that the move lacks fundamental support.
Key Concepts
- Exchange Inflow: Cryptocurrency moving from private wallets to exchange wallets — often a precursor to selling
- Exchange Outflow: Cryptocurrency moving from exchanges to private wallets — typically indicates accumulation and long-term holding
- Smart Money Addresses: Wallets identified as belonging to funds, early investors, or historically profitable traders whose movements often precede price moves
- Network Activity: Aggregate blockchain metrics like active addresses and transaction counts that reflect the health and usage of a network
How to Use On-Chain Analytics
- Open On-Chain Analytics from the sidebar under Whale Tools
- Select the cryptocurrency you want to analyze
- Review the exchange flow charts to see net inflows and outflows over time
- Check the smart money panel for recent movements by tracked whale addresses
- Monitor network activity trends for signs of growing or declining usage
What to Look For
- Bullish signals: Sustained net outflows from exchanges indicate accumulation — coins are being moved to long-term storage. Smart money addresses increasing their balances during a price dip suggests informed accumulation. Rising active addresses and transaction volume confirm growing network demand.
- Bearish signals: Spikes in exchange inflows, particularly from large addresses, often precede sell pressure. Declining active addresses and falling on-chain volume during a price rally suggest the move is speculative rather than fundamentally supported.
- Key patterns: Divergence between exchange flows and price is a powerful signal — if price is rallying but exchange inflows are spiking, expect potential distribution. Conversely, heavy outflows during a declining market often mark accumulation before a reversal.
- Combine with: Whale Radar for real-time whale movement alerts, Whale Delta for structured whale versus retail analysis, CVD Chart for exchange-level volume delta context
Supported Exchanges
| Exchange | Status |
|---|---|
| Binance | ✅ |
| Bybit | ✅ |
Tips
- On-chain data has a natural lag compared to price action — use it for medium-term positioning rather than intraday timing
- Focus on trends in exchange flows rather than individual transactions, as single large transfers can be misleading (e.g., exchange cold wallet rebalancing)
- Combine on-chain data with orderflow tools for the most complete picture: on-chain shows what happened on the blockchain, orderflow shows what is happening on the exchange