Emily Walker
Currently, Bitcoin’s value is on the rise, indicating the possibility for further growth. However, there appears to be a gradual decline in confidence among long-term holders, as evidenced by a significant drop in their balances over the last few days.
Are Long-term Bitcoin Investors Losing Trust?
Recent analyses indicate a shift in investor attitudes, with long-term holders experiencing their lowest balances in years. IntoTheBlock, a prominent market intelligence and DeFi platform, highlighted this trend on X (formerly Twitter), sparking discussions about the reasons behind this selling behavior.
This downward trend suggests an increase in profit-taking or strategic changes as Bitcoin’s value continues to fluctuate. The significant reduction in long-term holdings could affect market behavior, potentially leading to instability in Bitcoin’s price and reflecting a shift in sentiment among experienced investors.
According to IntoTheBlock, long-term holders now control approximately 12.45 million BTC, the lowest since July 2022, signaling a waning trust in the cryptocurrency among veteran investors.
Interestingly, the current decline is not as drastic as in past periods. Previous cycles in 2021 and 2017 saw drops of 15% and 26%, whereas this cycle has only seen a 9.8% decrease, suggesting less disruption to the asset’s overall value.
The recent decline in long-term holdings is being closely monitored, as it has previously influenced Bitcoin’s performance, helping to predict its short-term price direction and overall market impact.
Kyle Doops, a technical analyst and host of the Crypto Banter show, has also noted a trend among long-term holders who are now selling off significant amounts of Bitcoin due to price changes.
He pointed out that since September, long-term holders have sold over 507,000 BTC, a figure that is notably less than the 934,000 BTC that were sold during the previous rally to a record high in March. This cautious selling might signal a rebuilding faith in Bitcoin’s potential, with Doops suggesting that bullish activity could be re-emerging.
Positive Sentiment Grows for BTC
After a sudden drop below the critical $93,000 mark—a level that has proven tough for bulls—Bitcoin has regained momentum, bouncing back to around $96,000. This quick recovery showcases its resilience even in challenging market conditions.
With nearly a 2% increase in the last 24 hours, Bitcoin is currently trading at $96,638, showing potential for further gains. Furthermore, there is a growing bullish sentiment towards BTC, as evidenced by increases in both market cap and trading volume, which rose by 1.23% and 1.66% in the past day, respectively.