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Story: Bitcoin Whales Dump as $75K Rally Loses Steam Despite Long-Term Holder Buying

By James Thorp

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Key Resistance Looms at $83K. Bitcoin can't seem to crack the short-term holder realized price of $83,000.

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Bear Market Patterns Still Visible. Despite positive accumulation by long-term holders, the market's inability to overcome the $83,000…

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Bitcoin hit $75,088 recently. But the rally looks shaky.

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Whales and short-term holders keep selling into strength, per CryptoQuant analyst Maartun. Long-term holders are quietly buying the dip, adding 354,000 BTC over the past 30 days.

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Short-term holders moved 60,000 BTC to exchanges. Many sold at a loss, which is pretty much textbook bear market behavior.

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Bitcoin can't seem to crack the short-term holder realized price of $83,000. Maartun thinks reclaiming that level would confirm a more durable uptrend.

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The $83,000 mark matters because it's where short-term holders break even on average. Trading below it means many recent buyers sit underwater.

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Maartun pointed out the delicate balance at play. Long-term holders keep stacking sats, building a stronger base.

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The inflows from short-term holders and whales create a complex scenario. These groups continue selling at a loss, typical during bear market rallies.

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This dynamic is a key factor preventing Bitcoin from establishing a clear upward trajectory. The recent capital influx from Strategy, which hit $2.

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Bitcoin's trading below the short-term holder realized price highlights the ongoing challenge. This level serves as a critical threshold for potential trend confirmation.

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Maartun also highlighted the importance of understanding the market's current character. He argues that the distinction between a new trend and a temporary rally is crucial…

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The influx from short-term holders to exchanges, occurring while they incur losses, underscores a pattern typical of bear market conditions.

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More context: Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Underwater as Dominance Metrics Flash Conflicting Signals

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