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For years, many large financial firms dismissed Bitcoin as a passing trend. What marked a major turning point in institutional confidence?
Today’s Report
The OGs Aren’t Selling Anymore
🚨 Our Report
Bitcoin’s oldest holders have eased off the sell button—and that could be quietly bullish.
After taking profits throughout much of the last bull run, investors who have held BTC for at least five years are now selling at the slowest pace in nearly two years. With long-term holders sitting tight and ETF selling pressure also cooling, Bitcoin is facing less supply just as market sentiment begins to improve.
Sometimes the strongest bullish signal is simply... nobody rushing for the exit.
🔓 Key Points
Long-term Bitcoin holders are selling at their slowest pace since late 2024.
Selling from this group has dropped sharply after heavy profit-taking during 2024–2025.
Spot Bitcoin ETF outflows have also started to slow.
Lower selling pressure means less supply hitting the market.
If demand picks up, Bitcoin could have a stronger foundation for further upside.
🔐 Relevance
This isn't a guarantee of higher prices, but it's an encouraging shift. When Bitcoin's most experienced holders stop selling, it removes a major source of supply and signals growing confidence. If new buyers continue to enter while long-term holders remain patient, the market's supply-demand balance becomes increasingly favorable—a healthy setup for the next leg of the bull market.
Today’s Top News
HEADLINES
Bitcoin derivatives flash panic as analysts watch for a sharp reversal — Derivatives positioning has become heavily skewed toward bearish bets after Bitcoin's drop below $60,000. Some quantitative analysts say this kind of crowding has historically preceded sharp short squeezes if macro data turns favorable. The next U.S. inflation and rate signals could determine the direction.
Bitcoin rebounds toward $60,000 after heavy liquidation event — Following widespread liquidations, Bitcoin recovered from session lows as buyers stepped in. Analysts say derivatives positioning remains the key short-term indicator. Volatility is expected to remain elevated throughout the week.
Centralized exchange trading volume falls to lowest level since 2024 — New research shows spot trading activity continues to weaken while interest shifts toward tokenized real-world assets and perpetual futures. The trend suggests changing investor behavior rather than disappearing demand. Exchanges may face increasing pressure to diversify revenue.
Coinbase Base network fully recovers after temporary outage — Base resumed normal operations after a roughly two-hour interruption affected transaction processing. The incident reignited debate over Layer-2 reliability as more users migrate on-chain. Developers reported no lasting protocol damage following restoration.
Market Trendline
PRICE ACTION
Price Action
Crypto is ending the week on the defensive. Bitcoin briefly slipped below the psychologically important $60K level before stabilizing, but the broader tape still looks heavy. Risk appetite remains muted, with traders reducing exposure rather than stepping in to buy every dip. For now, crypto continues to trade like a high-beta macro asset rather than an isolated market.
Market Overview
Bitcoin is hovering around $60K after another wave of selling, while Ethereum continues to underperform, falling more than 5% over the past 24 hours. Despite the weakness in majors, overall liquidation activity has been relatively orderly—suggesting this is more of a slow de-risking than a full-blown panic event.
Macro View
The dominant theme remains caution. Softer sentiment across technology equities and continued uncertainty around interest rates have kept risk assets under pressure. Crypto hasn't found its own narrative yet, meaning macro continues to drive price action more than crypto-specific developments.
Bottom Line
The market still feels like it's searching for a floor rather than building one. Until buyers return with conviction—or a fresh catalyst emerges—expect rallies to be sold and relative strength to matter more than absolute gains. In this tape, preservation is outperforming optimism.
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