Massive Sell-Off: Short-Term Bitcoin Holders Liquidate $2.4 Billion Amid Price Plunge
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Massive Sell-Off: Short-Term Bitcoin Holders Liquidate $2.4 Billion Amid Price Plunge

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Summary:

  • Bitcoin's price dropped below $95,000, reversing earlier gains.

  • Over 26,000 BTC worth $2.4 billion were liquidated by short-term holders.

  • Data shows short-term holders are increasingly favoring liquidation over accumulation.

  • The Accumulation vs. Distribution metric indicates a shift in investor behavior.

  • Demand from STHs has been declining since early December, affecting market trends.

Bitcoin’s short-term holders offload $2.4 billion amid price drop below $95,000

Bitcoin's price experienced a sharp decline, dropping below $95,000 on January 8. This downturn wiped out the gains made earlier in the week when Bitcoin briefly surpassed $100,000.

Data from CryptoQuant indicates that short-term holders (STHs)—defined as investors holding Bitcoin for less than 155 days—were significant contributors to this sell-off. Over 26,000 BTC, valued at more than $2.4 billion, were moved to exchanges at a loss.

Bitcoin Short-Term Holders Exchange Transfers Source: CryptoQuant

Further analysis from Alphractal revealed that this wave of selling pressure aligns with a broader decline in accumulation trends among short-term holders. The “Accumulation vs. Distribution of STH” metric indicates a growing preference among STHs for liquidating rather than accumulating their Bitcoin holdings.

Bitcoin Short-Term Holders Accumulation vs Distribution Source: Alphractal

Notably, STH accumulation has been in a steady decline since December 5. This diminishing demand from short-term holders is closely linked to Bitcoin’s recent price volatility, highlighting the impactful role these investors have on market trends.

Bitcoin Short-Term Holders Accumulation Source: Alphractal

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