Bitcoin (BTC) Rally Reveals a Record $2 Billion in Daily Profits, Glassnode Insights

As bitcoin (BTC) prices edge closer to six figures, long-term holders are actively redistributing their holdings.

Bitcoin's Rally Reveals a Record $2 Billion in Daily Profits: Glassnode

Bitcoin (BTC) prices are edging closer to six figures, and long-term holders are actively redistributing their coins. Over 507,000 BTC has been sold by this group since reaching peak supply in September. While this trails the 934,000 BTC distributed during the March 2024 rally, it marks a decisive uptick in activity.

“Coins aged between 6 months and 1 year dominate the prevailing sell-side pressure, accounting for 35.3% of the total,” Glassnode stated in its latest OnChain Report.

Bitcoin's realized daily profits hit a new all-time high at $2.02 billion, according to Glassnode's data. This surge in realized profits highlights a strong demand side, absorbing the increased liquidity. The Sell-Side Risk Ratio, which analyzes realized profits and losses relative to the market's realized capitalization, is approaching historically high levels, noted analysts Ukuria OC and Cryptovizart.

However, the current levels are below the peaks observed in previous bull markets, indicating that the market still has room to grow. The researchers also identify a crucial gap in bitcoin's price discovery. Rapid gains have resulted in minimal trading activity between $76,000 and $88,000, creating an “air gap” that could impact market corrections. For sustained upward momentum to continue, a period of consolidation and reaccumulation is needed.

While younger bitcoin supplies are dominating the current sell-side activities, older holders are still moving slowly, perhaps waiting for even higher price points, the report noted. This cautious behavior suggests that the market, despite the heightened activity, is far from overheated.

As bitcoin makes its final push toward $100,000, these latest insights from Glassnode's researchers are shedding light on the intricate underpinnings of this historic rally, offering a clearer perspective on the market's evolving dynamics.