Bitcoin Profit-Taking Surges: Short-Term Holders Cash In as ATH Approaches

By: en coinotag|2025/05/16 10:45:05
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According to a recent report by Glassnode, short-term Bitcoin holders are increasingly realizing their profits, with the Short-Term Holder Realized Profit metric soaring to approximately 3 standard deviations above its 90-day moving average. This spike indicates a robust wave of profit-taking activity among investors. Historically, however, during similar bullish phases leading to All-Time Highs (ATH), this figure has often exceeded 5 standard deviations, underlining the necessity for enhanced profit-taking dynamics to balance the persistent buying enthusiasm. Bitcoin’s recent ascent towards its ATH can be attributed to strong demand in the spot market , propelled by significant on-chain accumulation along with inflows from off-chain sources. Predominant demand is sourced from spot ETFs and reputable exchanges such as Coinbase . Notably, a critical support threshold has been established near the $95,000 mark, coinciding with a notable decrease in selling pressure, which bolsters this upward trajectory. In contrast, the derivatives market appears to be lagging, with open interest and funding rates failing to align with the bullish momentum evident in the spot market. The positioning within the options market reflects a cautiously optimistic outlook, while the futures market exhibits minimal signs of excessive long leverage, suggesting a measured approach amidst the prevailing market conditions.

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