Bitcoin (BTC) May Be Approaching a Major Test of Market Strength, According to Glassnode

The firm points to a growing risk of sell pressure from long-term holders as BTC edges closer to the $100,000 mark.

Bitcoin (BTC) may be approaching a major test of market strength as the price edges closer to the crucial $100,000 level, according to new insights from analytics firm Glassnode.

The firm notes a growing risk of sell pressure from long-term holders as BTC edges towards the pivotal $100,000 mark.

These long-term holders, defined as investors who have kept their coins untouched for at least 155 days, typically begin offloading assets once their unrealized profits reach a certain threshold. Historically, that point has been around a 350% gain, which now corresponds to a BTC price just shy of $100K.

With Bitcoin currently hovering in the $90,000s, Glassnode warns that this level could act as significant resistance unless buying momentum ramps up to meet the potential wave of profit-taking.

At the same time, data shows long-term holders have been actively accumulating during Bitcoin's recent climb. Over 254,000 BTC have aged into long-term status since the recent market bottom, with many of those coins purchased at prices above $95,000. This signals confidence among large holders and little indication of selling so far.

However, with a dense cluster of recent purchases in the $95,000-$98,000 range, some investors may look to exit positions if prices return to their entry points.

If Bitcoin can overcome this wall of supply and decisively move past $100,000, it could pave the way for a new round of price discovery and fresh all-time highs. But if selling pressure wins out, it could dampen the bullish momentum and keep Bitcoin oscillating within the $90,000-$100,000 range for an extended period.output: Bitcoin may be approaching a major test of market strength as the price edges closer to the crucial $100,000 level, according to new insights from analytics firm Glassnode.

The firm points to a growing risk of sell pressure from long-term holders as BTC edges towards the pivotal $100,000 mark.

These long-term holders, defined as investors who have kept their coins untouched for at least 155 days, typically begin offloading assets once their unrealized profits reach a certain threshold. Historically, that point has been around a 350% gain, which now corresponds to a BTC price just shy of $100K.

With Bitcoin currently hovering in the $90,000s, Glassnode warns that this level could act as significant resistance unless buying momentum ramps up to meet the potential wave of profit-taking.

At the same time, data shows long-term holders have been actively accumulating during Bitcoin's recent climb. Over 254,000 BTC have aged into long-term status since the recent market bottom, with many of those coins purchased at prices above $95,000. This signals confidence among large holders and little indication of selling so far.

However, with a dense cluster of recent purchases in the $95,000-$98,000 range, some investors may look to exit positions if prices return to their entry points.

If Bitcoin can overcome this wall of supply and decisively move past $100,000, it could pave the way for a new round of price discovery and fresh all-time highs. But if selling pressure wins out, it could dampen the bullish momentum and keep Bitcoin oscillating within the $90,000-$100,000 range for an extended period.