Whale and long-term holder distribution continues to apply downward pressure, preventing cryptocurrency markets from reaching new peaks.
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Sustained selling from large Bitcoin holders replicates the post-2000 dot-com crash dynamics that suppressed tech stocks for over a decade, according to analyst Jordi Visser. Whale and long-term holder distribution continues to apply downward pressure, preventing cryptocurrency markets from reaching new peaks.
Visser drew parallels to the dot-com aftermath when venture capitalists trapped by lock-up periods sold desperately into rallies once restrictions lifted. Tech stocks crashed up to 80% before entering 16 years of consolidation, with many trading below IPO prices as early investors sought exits.
Similar patterns are playing out across Solana, Ethereum, and Bitcoin as VC and insider investors prioritize liquidity over price appreciation, Visser stated. He clarified that crypto won't require 16 years to recover but used the historical comparison to illustrate current market mechanics. The consolidation phase could conclude within one year maximum.
CryptoQuant analyst Julio Moreno explained that whale distribution at all-time highs represents normal market behavior. Problems emerge only when demand fails to absorb the supply entering markets, creating downward price pressure from the supply-demand imbalance.
Long-term holder selling has increased since October while demand simultaneously contracted, Moreno noted. The mismatch keeps prices suppressed as markets struggle to absorb distribution volume at elevated levels. Debate continues over whether Bitcoin has established support near $100,000 or faces potential decline toward $92,000.
The analysis follows growing concerns that a Bitcoin bear market began in October, prompting forecast revisions from analysts and investment firms. Several organizations have lowered their most bullish price predictions in response to sustained weakness.
Visser emphasized that current dynamics represent a healthy distribution from early participants to new market entrants rather than a fundamental breakdown. The consolidation strengthens long-term market structure despite creating frustration for short-term traders expecting immediate price recovery.
Some analysts identify bottoming patterns forming around $100,000 for Bitcoin. Others maintain that continued selling without demand recovery could push prices significantly lower before equilibrium is restored between buyers and sellers in the market.
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