2024

Bitcoin

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May 2024 emerges as a pivotal month for Bitcoin, witnessing a notable amount of liquidation by long-term holders. Blockchain analytics firm IntoTheBlock <a href="https://x.com/intotheblock/status/1806661376271643092" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">highlighted</a> a sell-off totaling roughly $10 billion, equivalent to approximately 160,000 BTC. 
This trend marked a significant departure from the usual holding patterns seen among long-term investors, who typically help stabilize Bitcoin prices by holding through volatility. 
<h2 id="bitcoin-stability-at-risk">Bitcoin Stability at Risk?</h2> 
Notably, these long-term Bitcoin holders, also known as the stalwarts of the Bitcoin community, have traditionally served as a bulwark against market turbulence, with their investment decisions often reflecting a steadfast belief in the cryptocurrency’s long-term value. 
The change in their behavior in May signals a broader sentiment shift within the market. &nbsp;The scale of this sell-off not only underscores a <a href="https://www.newsbtc.com/bitcoin-news/bitcoin-in-red-analyst-predicts-a-40-drop-to-48000-before-recovery/" target="_blank" rel="noopener ">potential loss</a> of faith or a strategic financial recalibration but also poses serious implications for market liquidity and price stability. 
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GRKMl45WcAAfQls?format=jpg&amp;name=medium" alt="Bitcoin balance by time held." width="1120" height="462"> 
IntoTheBlock’s analysis further reveals a slowdown in June, with “only” 40,000 BTC sold, suggesting that while the fevered pace of May’s <a href="https://www.newsbtc.com/analysis/btc/bitcoin-price-dive-60k/" target="_blank" rel="noopener ">sell-offs has cooled</a>, the liquidation trend persists. Such continued selling activity contributes to ongoing price pressures, challenging the resilience of Bitcoin’s market value. 
The repercussions of these large-scale disposals extend beyond simple transactional impacts. Bitcoin’s price has struggled to find firm footing above the $61,000 mark, with frequent fluctuations testing the resolve of both traders and analysts. 
Despite brief spikes in trading activity—such as a surge to $62,314 earlier today—Bitcoin’s price has<a href="https://www.newsbtc.com/bitcoin-news/will-bitcoin-continue-dumping-this-analyst-thinks-so-heres-why/" target="_blank" rel="noopener "> retracted to around $60,843</a>, reflecting a 1.3% decrease over the past day. 
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium" src="https://www.tradingview.com/x/43mSR9te/" alt="Bitcoin (BTC) price chart on TradingView" width="2770" height="1496"> 
<h2 id="adjusting-to-new-realities">Adjusting to New Realities</h2> 
Adding to the complexity is the significant reduction in Bitcoin mining activity. After the Halving event in April, which reduced mining rewards by half, there has been a marked decrease in mining output. 
<a href="https://cryptoquant.com/insights/quicktake/667e0c86931dcb63ae996678-BTC-Miners-selling-pressure-decreases?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=sns&amp;utm_campaign=quicktake&amp;utm_content=crypto-dan" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Data</a> from CryptoQuant indicates a near 90% drop in miner withdrawals, suggesting a drastic cut in selling pressure from this quarter. The reduced mining activity is largely due to decreased profitability, prompting miners to scale back operations and sell fewer coins. 
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/img.cryptoquant.com/53005/quicktake/kSuLnN_3ce7b6b3dce790e6f36773c7b76783ad893c81cf59c96d1aa5b4fb07ddcb8b56.png?resize=1280%2C704&amp;ssl=1" alt="Bitcoin miner withdrawing transactions." width="1280" height="704" data-recalc-dims="1"> 
This adjustment might normally suggest a tightening of supply and potential upward pressure on prices, yet the overarching market sentiment remains bearish. 
CryptoQuant analysis points to a state of “capitulation” among miners, a condition supported by the Hash Ribbons metric indicating that the short-term mining hash rate has fallen below its longer-term trend. 
Typically, traders consider such signals bullish, indicating<a href="https://www.newsbtc.com/bitcoin-news/bitcoin-euphoria-boundary-happens-breach/" target="_blank" rel="noopener "> potential buying opportunities</a>. However, the current market digestion of the recent heavy sell-offs by long-term holders and the reduction in mining output paints a more nuanced picture. 
The convergence of these factors might yet forge a pathway out of the current bearish climate, setting the stage for a <a href="https://www.newsbtc.com/bitcoin-news/bitcoin-to-hit-new-heights-analyst-predicts-10x-growth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener ">potential market recovery</a>. 
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Market Tremors: $10 Billion in Bitcoin Dumped in May Alone, What Does This Signal?

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