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Market Speculators Exit Bitcoin as Glassnode Reports Significant Capitulation

by Matoy
August 8, 2024
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  • Bitcoin’s short-term holders face intense financial stress, with only 7% currently in profit.
  • Glassnode reports over $365 million in Bitcoin liquidations, signaling a purge of market speculators.
  • Long-term Bitcoin holders remain largely unaffected by recent price dips, showing resilience.

Recent market dynamics have led to a substantial purge of speculators from the Bitcoin ecosystem, as detailed in Glassnode’s latest “The Week Onchain” newsletter. This cleansing comes amid a significant downturn in Bitcoin prices, echoing the financial turmoil that followed the collapse of FTX. The crash saw Bitcoin plummet to $49,500, putting enormous pressure on short-term holders (STHs) – those who have held Bitcoin for 155 days or less. These newer entrants to the market experienced the sharpest unrealized losses since last year’s FTX crisis. Currently, a mere 7% of Bitcoin held by STHs is profitable, underscoring the severe stress these investors are enduring.

Glassnode’s analysis highlights that these recent buyers are undergoing significant financial strain, with their holdings suffering more than one standard deviation below the long-term average profitability. This indicator not only reflects current investor stress but also marks a critical financial juncture similar to last year’s price dip below $30,000.

Speculator Wipeout Evident Across Metrics

The data further reveals that STHs dominate the onchain losses, contributing to 97% of the total, while long-term holders (LTHs) appear relatively stable, with only 3% of losses attributed to them. Additionally, the Short-Term Holder Spent Output Profit Ratio (SOPR) has plummeted, indicating that new investors are locking in losses around 10% on average – a level of sell-off depth surpassed only 70 days in Bitcoin’s history.

Broader Market Implications and Recovery Signs

The report underscores an “exceptionally eventful month” for Bitcoin, which saw its largest drawdown from the all-time high of this cycle, catalyzing a notable capitulation among short-term holders. The substantial futures liquidations, amounting to over $365 million, have significantly reduced open interest by three standard deviations, effectively flushing out excessive market leverage.

As the market begins to stabilize, the focus shifts to on-chain and spot market data, which will be crucial for analysts assessing potential recovery in the upcoming weeks. This reset may provide a foundational base for future market stability and growth, paving the way for a more measured and possibly bullish outlook for long-term market participants.

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