Bitcoin (BTC) Holders and Miners In Strong Profit-Booking Mode, What’s Ahead?

Traders are increasingly selling Bitcoin to capitalize on profit margins, marking a surge in selling activity not seen since May 2019.
By Bhushan Akolkar
Bitcoin price prediction

Highlights

  • Large Bitcoin holders and miners capitalize on the recent Bitcoin bull run engaging in profit-booking.
  • The Bull-Bear Market Cycle Indicator shows that BTC is currently in an overheated-bull phase.
  • Crypto analyst says Bitcoin's recent pullback is quite in line with historical trends.

As Bitcoin surges to new heights, indicators suggest that the market may be approaching a turning point, signaling potential shifts in sentiment among traders and investors. After a temporary bounce back following the Fed commentary, the Bitcoin price has once again entered a phase of strong consolidation. As of press time, the Bitcoin price is trading at $66,594 with a market cap of $1,308 trillion.

Bitcoin (BTC) In Over-heated Bull Phase

Key metrics, including the Bull-Bear Market Cycle Indicator fromCryptoQuant, indicate that the market is entering an overheated-bull phase, raising concerns about the sustainability of the current rally. Additionally, traders’ unrealized profit margins remain notably high, further indicating a potential overheating of the market. Furthermore, a JPMorgan report also makes similar observations stating that Bitcoin is currently in the ‘overbought’ territory with a possibility of potential correction to $51,000.

Courtesy: CryptoQuant

Recent observations reveal a notable increase in selling activity among traders, who are capitalizing on the elevated profit margins. This selling behavior, observed on a scale not seen since May 2019, suggests a growing inclination among traders to take profits amid the market’s bullish momentum.

Furthermore, significant Bitcoin holders, including large investors and miners, have intensified their selling activity, offloading their holdings as prices soar to unprecedented levels. This trend highlights a potential shift in sentiment among market participants, as they capitalize on the recent price appreciation.

Courtesy: CryptoQuant

These developments underscore the evolving dynamics of the Bitcoin market, with investors closely monitoring indicators and metrics to assess the sustainability of the current rally and anticipate potential market corrections in the near term.

Where’s the BTC Price Going Ahead?

According to an analysis by crypto analyst Rekt Capital, the ongoing 18% pullback in Bitcoin closely aligns with the average pullback observed throughout the current market cycle, falling within the range of 20% to 23%.

Despite the recent downturn, Bitcoin has yet to initiate its first parabolic breakout uptrend beyond previous all-time highs. Instead, the cryptocurrency is currently in a phase of re-accumulation, denoted by the green trendline, in anticipation of this anticipated breakout move.

Rekt Capital’s analysis further reveals that the current retracement marks only the fifth major pullback since the bear market bottom in 2022, spanning a period of approximately one and a half years. This rarity underscores the significance of the current retracement, presenting an opportunity for market participants to capitalize on favorable market conditions while they persist.

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Bhushan Akolkar
Bhushan is a seasoned crypto writer with over eight years of experience spanning more than 10,000 contributions across multiple platforms like CoinGape, CoinSpeaker, Bitcoinist, Crypto News Flash, and others. Being a Fintech enthusiast, he loves reporting across Crypto, Blockchain, DeFi, Global Macros with a keen understanding in financial markets. 

He is committed to continuous learning and stays motivated by sharing the knowledge he acquires. In his free time, Bhushan enjoys reading thriller fiction novels and occasionally explores his culinary skills. Bhushan has a bachelors degree in electronics engineering, however, his interest in finance and economics drives him to crypto and blockchain.
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