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⚡Bitcoin’s Short-Term Holders Feel the Pressure🛟

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03 Nov 2024 — 4 min read

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🔫 STH Panic Selling Surges

Some Bitcoin traders are showing signs of panic as the market dips below $70,000, according to recent data. Glassnode, an on-chain analytics provider, reports that short-term holders (STHs) unloaded approximately 54,000 BTC on October 31— the highest volume since April.

STHs, characterised by their holding period of up to 155 days, are typically more reactionary, and Bitcoin’s recent price volatility has significantly affected their behaviour. Glassnode data shows STH transactions to exchanges reached over $3.7 billion on October 31, suggesting that many are now at or near break-even. The STH spent output profit ratio (SOPR), a key metric indicating profitability, has dropped to 1.01, down from 1.04 on October 29, hinting at increased selling pressure.

Exchange liquidity data from CoinGlass indicates that the next major support level is around $68,000, although some analysts caution that Bitcoin’s journey above $73,000 might be a short-lived “deviation.” Looking ahead, macroeconomic data, such as the U.S. nonfarm payrolls report on November 1, could further influence market movements as traders closely monitor risk asset responses.

✒️ BlackRock Fuels ETF Surge

In under a year, U.S. Bitcoin ETFs have amassed over 1 million BTC, bringing them close to surpassing the holdings of Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas recently predicted that ETF holdings could overtake Nakamoto’s estimated 1.1 million BTC by mid-December. However, BlackRock’s recent single-day purchase of 12,127 BTC suggests this milestone could arrive sooner, potentially within two weeks.

Currently, BlackRock holds around 429,185 BTC, valued at approximately $30.8 billion, while the combined assets of U.S. Bitcoin ETFs total $70.86 billion—5.12% of Bitcoin’s market cap, according to Soso Value. Recent inflows peaked on October 30, but by October 31, total net inflows dropped to $32.14 million, with BlackRock's IBIT ETF and the Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund leading investments. Despite this dip, IBIT has drawn more cash over the past week than any of the 13,227 ETFs globally.

Industry experts, including Nate Geraci of the ETF Store, highlighted the rapid success of Bitcoin ETFs, which have accumulated $70 billion in assets within 10 months, surpassing half of the $130 billion that gold ETFs managed since 2004. On Bitcoin's 16th anniversary, marking the release of its whitepaper, BTC’s price dipped below $70,000 to $69,821, down by 3.33%. This decline, however, might present a timely “buy the dip” opportunity for institutional investors, accelerating the shift toward an institutional-dominated Bitcoin ecosystem.

📐 Satoshi

The Satoshi, named in honour of Bitcoin’s creator, enables Bitcoin to function on a level of precision and accessibility rare for digital assets. With one Bitcoin divided into 100 million satoshis, users can transact with minute amounts, enabling widespread utility in areas like tipping, micro-payments, and cross-border remittances. This high divisibility ensures that as Bitcoin's value grows, smaller denominations remain accessible for everyday use, supporting its role as both a store of value and a practical digital currency. The concept of the Satoshi highlights Bitcoin’s flexibility, ensuring that even as it gains adoption and value, it remains usable for people globally in amounts that suit their needs.

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