Bitcoin (BTC) Price Correction Doesn't Signal End of Bull Market, On-Chain Data Suggests

After Bitcoin broke through the $108,000 level, it underwent a distinct price reversal; this has led to doubts regarding the continued growth of the bull market.

Bitcoin price underwent a distinct reversal after breaking through the $108,000 level. This has instilled doubts regarding the continued growth of the bull market. However, major on-chain data suggests that the market is still in the bulls’ territory.

A recent analysis by CryptoQuant highlights the key on-chain metrics that indicate a cooling-off period rather than a peak in the bull cycle. One crucial metric is the Adjusted SOPR (Spent Output Profit Ratio).

This metric considers only those transactions that last longer than one hour, filtering out the noise of short-term transactions. It also applies a 7-day SMA for better visualization.

Bitcoin SOPR Indicator Decline

The SOPR (7-SMA) is currently above 1 but seems to be decreasing, which may indicate falling profits for those in the market. In the past, when the SOPR went below 1, Bitcoin has usually seen a bounce-back. This is because selling at a loss often leads to market reversals, which are quite common in bull markets.

Another important measure is the Miner Position Index (MPI), which highlights the activity of miners, particularly in terms of disposing of their Bitcoin. Traditionally, miners have been known to sell before halving occasions or at the top of market cycles.

The MPI indicates that the biggest mining companies appear to be not selling their Bitcoin, possibly due to their belief in the currency. However, sales to meet operating expenses may still be occurring and could be influencing short-term pricing trends.

Bull Market Potential Continues

A second indicator of the market slowing down is a decrease in total network fees. This occurs because the transaction volumes have dropped, indicating that the market is slowly coming back to normal and the overheating is coming to an end.

It is only in the inactive period that the market gains stability as volatility decreases and the size of transactions declines.

Finally, funding rates have also been declining, which can be a sign of market sentiment changing. After previous extreme drops in funding rates, particularly during negative funding, the funding rates for Bitcoin have tended to recover. It could be that things will turn around and there will be a comeback in the future. However, short term price action is still somewhat unpredictable and the overall direction of the market in the future cannot be confirmed.

The CryptoQuant data suggests that this bull market is not fully over, even if it may seem like it is cooling off right now. Investors should ignore short term movements and concentrate on the prospects beyond one year. The on-chain signals point to the idea that once the current downward trend is over, Bitcoin may well rise again and give investors a chance for a significant profit.