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Story: Bitcoin Turning Point Metric Shows Stability—What Does It Mean for the Market?

By Sakamoto Nashi

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A key Bitcoin metric that has historically signaled major market turning points is currently showing little movement, sparking debate among traders about what could come next for…

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According to blockchain analytics firm Sentora (formerly IntoTheBlock), the Bitcoin short-term holder balance is holding steady despite Bitcoin recently rallying to new all-time…

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Sentora recently shared a chart on X that tracks the changes in Bitcoin holdings across three investor groups: traders, cruisers, and hodlers.

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Historically, when the market approaches a major peak or bottom, these categories show predictable shifts.

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However, recent data shows a surprising trend: there haven’t been significant shifts in the short-term holder balances, even as Bitcoin climbed to new highs.

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This could mean one of two things. Either the current rally still has room to grow because long-term holders are not selling yet, or the market is entering a new phase of…

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In addition to holder behavior, Sentora highlighted another interesting trend: on-chain Bitcoin transaction volume is rising sharply.

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However, despite this surge in transaction volume, it's still lower than the peak levels seen in 2021—a time widely regarded as the height of the last bull market.

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Some market watchers believe that the calm in short-term holder balances and the rising on-chain activity could point toward a more gradual, healthier rally.

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There are also macro factors to consider. With institutional investment increasing, including the growth of Bitcoin ETFs and more widespread adoption, Bitcoin’s price movements…

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In conclusion, while Bitcoin’s price remains strong and transaction activity is picking up, the lack of significant changes in short-term holder behavior adds an element of…

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For now, all eyes are on whether long-term holders continue to stay the course and if new entrants begin to flood the market.

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