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Bitcoin Holders Lock In Record Profits

Market reaction

Long-term Bitcoin investors have realized profits totaling more than 3.27 million BTC during the current cycle, surpassing the peak profit-taking levels seen in 2021. The data, reported by on-chain analytics firms on Tuesday, underscores the scale of capital rotation taking place as prices hover above $63,000.

Despite the profit-taking, Bitcoin prices held steady, suggesting strong demand from new buyers absorbing supply. Other major tokens including Ethereum and Solana traded sideways, with market focus squarely on Bitcoin’s cycle dynamics.

Key drivers

The realization of profits reflects both improved liquidity conditions and renewed institutional flows into digital assets. Analysts highlighted that U.S. macro signals pointing to potential interest rate cuts have bolstered demand for risk assets, creating favorable conditions for long-term holders to take gains.

Compared with the 2021 cycle, realized profits are larger in absolute BTC terms, even though nominal dollar prices are not yet at record highs. This highlights the increase in coins held long-term and the maturity of the investor base.

Fact box

Token: Bitcoin (BTC)
Launch year: 2009
Consensus: Proof-of-Work
Use case: Decentralized digital currency & store of value
Website: bitcoin.org

Analyst & industry reactions

“This is a natural part of the cycle,” said Glassnode analysts in a research note. “Long-term holders take profits into strength, while new participants enter at higher price levels.”

Other industry experts emphasized that such profit-taking need not signal a top. “In past cycles, realized profits peaked months before prices reached their ultimate highs,” noted Noelle Acheson, crypto strategist.

Skeptics, however, warned that large realized profits can increase volatility if buying demand softens. “If macro tailwinds fade, supply from sellers could overwhelm order books,” said Markus Thielen of 10X Research.

What’s next

Traders will watch closely for whether long-term holders continue to reduce exposure or shift to holding again as prices stabilize. On-chain data suggests that new cohorts of investors are accumulating, providing some cushion to the market.

Macro developments — particularly U.S. inflation readings and the Federal Reserve’s September meeting — will remain the biggest catalysts for Bitcoin’s next directional move.

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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Investors should conduct their own research before making investment decisions.