The first decentralized cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, exchange reserves have hit a low not seen since early 2021, indicating a shift in holder behavior towards long-term storage solutions, according to CryptoQuant data.
This behavior of a market participant is a potential sign of bullish sentiment. Over 90,700 bitcoins were withdrawn from major exchanges in the past month, signaling a reduction in liquid supply. This trend aligns with the digital asset’s price surge, ETF approvals, and anticipation of the halving event.
Despite the decreasing supply, Glassnode reports a shift from long-term to short-term holders, possibly driven by rising prices and profit-taking. Short-term holder supply has surged by approximately 1.12 million bitcoins, absorbing selling pressure from long-term holders.
Bitcoin’s price has seen a 3.68% uptick in the past 24 hours, trading at $68,745, albeit still 10% below its all-time high. Kurt Wuckert Jr. of CoinGeek compares Bitcoin to gold and cash, highlighting its resistance to regulatory pressure.
Ordinals Wallet CEO Joshua Petty remains optimistic about Bitcoin’s future, suggesting its potential evolution or role as digital cash despite regulatory challenges.
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