{"id":547516,"date":"2023-08-16T14:00:39","date_gmt":"2023-08-16T14:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wncen.com\/?p=547516"},"modified":"2024-06-11T08:11:57","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T08:11:57","slug":"bitcoin-speculators-retreat-as-long-term-holders-double-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wncen.com\/news\/bitcoin-speculators-retreat-as-long-term-holders-double-down\/","title":{"rendered":"Bitcoin Speculators Retreat As Long-Term Holders Double Down Since $69,000 Peak"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Bitcoin market continues to reveal trends and patterns, vital for both long-term holders and short-term speculators.\u00a0<\/span>Notably, since Bitcoin reached its all-time high of $69,000, speculators, who play a pivotal role in the market, now hold less of the cryptocurrency.<\/span><\/p>\n This insight comes from prominent analytics firm Glassnode in its “The Week On-Chain” newsletter<\/a>, which delves into the market’s dynamics<\/a> and potential implications.<\/span><\/p>\n The Bitcoin market has witnessed a prolonged period marked by relatively steady BTC price action. This phase has sown seeds of discontent among market participants, prompting speculation about potential downside risks.<\/span><\/p>\n Related Reading: Bernstein Predicts Spot ETFs Could Claim 10% Of Bitcoin\u2019s Market If Greenlit<\/a><\/p>\n So far, the asset only hovers between $29,000 and $25,000 price points<\/a> creating a tug-of-war between the bulls and bears in that price zones.<\/span><\/p>\n A noteworthy shift in the Bitcoin market is the dwindling enthusiasm of its short-term traders, commonly referred to as speculators. This group, typically driven by the prospects of swift gains, seems to be re-evaluating its stance, perhaps deterred by the recent lack of significant price movement<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Glassnode points out that the market share of these short-term holders has ebbed to a mere 2.56 million BTC. This stands in stark contrast to their presence in October 2021, right before Bitcoin soared to its record high.<\/span><\/p>\n Yet, while these speculators recede, long-term holders, often viewed as the bedrock of the Bitcoin community, are seemingly undeterred. Their stronghold over the currency is tightening, with a current hold of 14.6M BTC, the highest ever recorded.<\/span><\/p>\n The report noted:<\/p>\n Overall, this suggests that conviction of Bitcoin investors does remain impressively high, and very few are willing to liquidate their holdings.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\nBitcoin Stagnation And Role Of Short-Term Holders<\/span><\/h2>\n