According to well-known crypto analyst Ali Martinez, a significant shift has occurred in Bitcoin trading recently.
Martinez reported that short-term holders have sold off approximately 642,366 BTC, equating to about $36.4 billion, in just a few weeks.
While many aspire to be diamond hands 💎🙌 and HODL, short-term holders actually have a big impact on #Bitcoin‘s price. When they buy, $BTC typically rises, but when they sell, the market feels the pain.
Since mid-August, these holders have offloaded 642,366 #BTC! pic.twitter.com/cXEZXeL8dD
— Ali (@ali_charts) September 2, 2024
Martinez explains that while many investors strive to hold onto their Bitcoin for the long haul, short-term holders can have a substantial impact on Bitcoin’s market. When these holders sell, it often leads to a decline in Bitcoin’s price.
In contrast, the on-chain analyst Checkmate suggests that these Bitcoin assets might simply be transitioning from short-term to long-term holdings, rather than being sold off. Short-term holders are typically those who have held their Bitcoin for less than 155 days.
Additionally, Martinez pointed out that Bitcoin miners have recently sold 2,655 BTC, worth around $150 million, over the past weekend.
#Bitcoin miners sold 2,655 $BTC over the weekend, worth around $154 million! pic.twitter.com/8VXDETcDdf
— Ali (@ali_charts) September 2, 2024
However, he also noted an increase in the Bitcoin Taker Buy/Sell Ratio on the HTX exchange, indicating a rise in aggressive buying activity, which may suggest potential upward momentum for Bitcoin.
The Bitcoin Taker Buy/Sell Ratio measures the volume of buy trades compared to sell trades in perpetual swap contracts, according to CryptoQuant, a digital asset analytics firm.
Bitcoin giant Strategy has added another 4,980 BTC to its reserves in a purchase worth approximately $531.9 million, according to Executive Chairman Michael Saylor.
According to renowned market veteran Peter Brandt, trading isn’t the path to prosperity for the vast majority of people.
Charles Edwards, founder and CEO of Capriole Investments, has offered a fresh perspective on Bitcoin’s stalled price movement near the $100,000 mark, despite growing institutional enthusiasm.
Metaplanet has expanded its Bitcoin treasury with a new acquisition of 1,005 BTC valued at approximately $108.1 million, further cementing its status as one of the largest corporate holders of the digital asset.