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08/28/2026

Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Turns Positive for First Time Since May

What happened: The price of Bitcoin on Coinbase rose above that on Binance for the first time in 98 days, flipping the "Coinbase Premium" indicator positive on August 28, 2026.

Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Turns Positive for First Time Since May

What happened: The price of Bitcoin on Coinbase rose above that on Binance for the first time in 98 days, flipping the "Coinbase Premium" indicator positive on August 28, 2026. This follows a sustained rally in BTC, which climbed from around $63,000 to over $80,000 since June. US spot Bitcoin ETFs, led by BlackRock's IBIT, pulled in $3.51 billion in net inflows last week, marking the strongest weekly demand since October 2025.

Why it matters: A positive Coinbase Premium is often interpreted as a sign of renewed US-based buying pressure, historically aligning with bull market phases. However, analysts caution that ETF market structure can obscure real demand signals, and a positive premium alone is not a definitive buy signal. The return of premium may reflect both retail and institutional interest as Bitcoin attempts to establish a foothold above $80,000.

Source: CoinDesk