Bitcoin Faces Potential Selling Pressure As Hodlers Take Profits

According to Cointelegraph, Bitcoin (BTC) is experiencing potential selling pressure as the dollar value of long-term holders' (LTHs) BTC exposure decreases significantly. New research by onchain analytics platform CryptoQuant indicates that while seasoned hodlers are reducing their risk, speculators are stepping in to increase their stakes in BTC. CryptoQuant's analysis of the net position change of LTH entities, defined as those holding BTC for 155 days or more, shows a sharp decrease in their BTC exposure. The LTH realized cap has dropped by $6 billion, from $19 billion to $12 billion, suggesting that long-term holders are likely taking profits or closing buying positions. This trend is highlighted by contributor Amr Taha in one of the platform's Quicktake blog posts. In contrast, short-term holders (STHs), who hold BTC for up to 155 days, are increasing their market activity. The STH realized cap has seen a sharp increase of $6 billion, moving from -$17 billion to -$11 billion, indicating that these speculators are taking on more risk or increasing their buying positions. Additional findings from CryptoQuant confirm a close interaction between the realized price of all BTC moving between one day and one week ago and the Bitcoin spot price. At the time of writing, the one-day to one-week realized price was $62,080, nearly identical to the spot BTC/USD price. This close interaction suggests that traders are closely monitoring this level, and multiple rejections at this price point could imply weakening momentum, potentially leading to short-term corrections. Earlier reports from Cointelegraph noted a recent surge in exchange withdrawals, marking Bitcoin's largest since November 2022, during the last bear market. This article does not provide investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making decisions.