Short-term holders trigger Bitcoin’s largest sell-off in 18 months with $2B transferred to exchanges
Bitcoin's dramatic value plunge to $40,000 followed by record transfer from short-term holders.
Quick Take
The Bitcoin market recently experienced an unprecedented sell-off from short-term holders, defined as investors who have held the digital asset for under 155 days. In the last 18 months, we witnessed the most significant sell-off from short-term holders.
Approximately $2 billion in Bitcoin was transferred to exchanges, which could potentially imply liquidation, though it's not a direct indication of sale. This movement bifurcated into two segments: $1.1B was transferred at a loss, while $900M was sent during a profitable period.
These market activities coincided with a substantial dip in Bitcoin's value, at one point plummeting to a low of $40,000 and incurring a 7.5% drop. This marked the third most significant one-time depreciation, -5.8% for Bitcoin in 2023, the previous lows recorded in March (-6.2%) and August (-7.2%).
