Bitcoin’s Dormant Coins Going Wild: Crash or Cash-In? 😏

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Bitcoin’s monthly CDD/Yearly CDD ratio hit 0.25 – basically, holders are ditching their dusty coins like they’re last season’s fashion. But hey, it won’t kill the rally, just make it stumble a bit in those ridiculous high heels. 👠💸

So, Bitcoin’s chilling around $120k to $117k, and suddenly long-term holders are like, “Time to sell!” Dumping those dormant coins into the wild. Sounds messy, right? Wonder if this spells doom or just a minor headache for BTC. 🤔

And yeah, it could be a problem – or not. Let’s dive in, shall we? Because nothing says fun like crypto chaos. 😈

Distribution by Bitcoin dormant holders surges

CryptoQuant’s analyst Axel Adler says Bitcoin’s monthly CDD/Yearly CDD ratio spiked to 0.25 on July 24th, smack in the $104k to $118k zone. Big whoop, you might think, but historically, this kind of thing has led to drama – like in 2014 when BTC tanked 95% after the Mt. Gox mess, or 2019 when China said “nope” to crypto and it dropped 40%. Ouch. 😬

These numbers are screaming “history repeating itself?” But come on, maybe it’s just experienced holders playing the market like pros. Or maybe they’re panicking – who knows? Either way, it’s a spike worth a sarcastic eye-roll. 🙄

For context, long-term holders are mass-moving BTC, which usually means prices might take a hit. Think of it as the cool kids at the party deciding to leave early, and suddenly everyone’s wondering if the vibe is dead. 🎉➡️💔

The Holder Net Position Change is in the dumps, negative and hitting -134.7k BTC last week. Oof, that’s a lot of selling. And Bitcoin’s Long-Term Holder Supply? Down 240k BTC. So, as the price rallied, holders bailed. Classic – buy high, sell higher, regret later? Or smart move? Your call. 🤷‍♀️

Historically, this kind of distribution has kicked off price drops. So, if it keeps up, BTC might be in for a rough ride. But let’s not get too dramatic – it’s not like we’re talking about actual money or anything. Wait, we are. 😂

Institutional demand remains high

Here’s the plot twist: while regular holders are selling, big institutions are still hoarding BTC like it’s chocolate. Spot ETF inflows are positive everywhere except GBTC, with IBIT leading at $57.15 billion and FBTC at $12.33 billion. So, demand’s not dead – it’s just that some are buying while others are bailing. Balance, I guess? ⚖️💼

Institutional accumulation is strong, which might save the day. Or at least make it less boring. Who doesn’t love a good tug-of-war between sellers and buyers? 😏

Can it hinder BTC’s rally?

AMBCrypto’s take? Yeah, all this selling pressure has BTC stuck in a rut, not hitting that ATH of $123k. But treasury demand and ETF inflows are like the supportive friend group, soaking up the mess. So, probably won’t stop the rally, just slow it down to a crawl. Sneaky, right? 🐢🚀

If holders chill out, BTC could bounce back and smash that ATH. But if this keeps up, expect more loitering around $115k-$120k. Consolidation: the crypto equivalent of scrolling through Netflix for an hour. 😴

Overall, it’s a wild ride – part panic, part party. Keep your sense of humor, and maybe don’t bet the farm on it. Or do, what’s the worst that could happen? 😉

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2025-07-25 05:14