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Bitcoin long-term holders get $26B boost as BTC price recovers from ‘fairly normal’ 30% correction

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Bitcoin long-term holders get B boost as BTC price recovers from ‘fairly normal’ 30% correction

Bitcoin (BTC) is showing signs of weakness, according to on-chain data. CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju, in a series of tweets, noted that the realized cap for long-term holders (LTHs) has been steadily declining, suggesting a potential bearish signal.

BTC LTH realized cap drawdown chart. Source: CryptoQuant
BTC LTH realized cap drawdown chart. Source: CryptoQuant

Ju also highlighted the realized cap for short-term holders (STHs), which has also seen a downward trend.

BTC: STH realized cap drawdown. Source: CryptoQuant
BTC: STH realized cap drawdown. Source: CryptoQuant

This could indicate that short-term holders are selling their BTC at a loss, further contributing to the bearish sentiment.

The decline in realized cap for both LTHs and STHs, coupled with the recent drop in price, could signal a potential shift in market dynamics. However, it’s important to note that on-chain data is not always a reliable indicator of future price movements.

On the other hand, the Bitcoin supply in profit market bands seems to be holding up, with a substantial amount of BTC still remaining in profit.

Bitcoin Supply in Profit Market Bands. Source: CryptoQuant
Bitcoin Supply in Profit Market Bands. Source: CryptoQuant

This could suggest that the market is not yet in a full-blown bear market.

Despite the mixed on-chain signals, the technical outlook for Bitcoin remains bearish. The 4-hour chart shows a clear downtrend, with the price currently trading below both the 20 and 50 moving averages.

Bitcoin 4-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
Bitcoin 4-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView

This suggests that further downside is likely in the near term.

However, it’s still too early to say whether the current correction is a temporary dip or the start of a larger bear market. Investors should closely monitor on-chain data and technical indicators to assess the market’s direction.

Sarah Walker
Sarah Walker
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