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The Bitcoin market faces a pivotal moment as long-term holders (LTHs) begin to exit their positions, raising questions about future price stability. LTHs are unloading BTC, locking in massive gains as Bitcoin soared from $44k to $100k in just a year. Now, the laws of economics take over – high supply meets high demand. A year ago, long-term HODLers (LTHs) held 13.84M Bitcoin (BTC) at an average price of $42k. Today, it’s down to 12.22M BTC – an 11% drop in just a year. These HODLers, known for accumulating when others sell, seem to be shifting their behavior. Is this a red flag or a sign of market maturity? Let’s rewind to 2023 – BTC kicked off Q1 at $16.6k, with 14.93 million BTC in LTH wallets. By year’s end, BTC had surged to $44k, and LTH supply grew to 15.85 million. Their steady accumulation was key to BTC’s hike on the charts. Fast forward to 2024, and we’re seeing a dramatic shift. LTHs entered a massive distribution phase, with holdings dropping from 15.8 million to 14.27 million in Q4 alone. It’s clear these HODLers capitalized on the Trump trade, locking in huge gains. Source: CryptoQuant Following BTC’s incredible 502% price surge over two years, it’s no wonder these HODLers are now cashing out. And with Bitcoin increasingly being swayed by macro trends, this move is starting to make perfect sense. However, LTHs are known for their ‘contrarian’ strategy – buying when others panic. So, with their exit, is this a sign that the market is maturing? Or could it be a red flag signaling trouble ahead for Bitcoin? LTHs exit – Will BTC survive the consequences? Just recently, Bitcoin flashed a red candlestick, dipping to $89k – a level not seen since mid-November. However, in a stunning reversal, it…

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Filed under: News - @ January 14, 2025 9:14 am