Bitcoin $88,000 as the critical point for bulls and bears, will $17 billion in unrealized losses trigger a sell-off?
The Bitcoin market has become more stable after fluctuations, but market confidence remains insufficient. Analysts have differing views on future trends; one side warns of a resistance level at $90,000, suggesting that if it is not broken, there may be further declines; the other believes a consolidation phase will continue to build momentum for an upward movement.
Bulls are striving to break through the $88,000 resistance to trigger a market rebound, as this price level is crucial for whether they can reclaim the psychological level of $90,000 and reverse the upward trend.
Analyst Axel Adler reports that since early January 2025, short-term holders (STH) have added 201,743 BTC, bringing the total holdings to 5,750,076 BTC, but this growth is significantly below the historical peaks of the previous two cycles (8.4 million and 7 million BTC).
Despite approximately 200,000 BTC facing $17 billion in unrealized losses, on-chain data shows no signs of panic selling, indicating the resilience of STH holders.
If the bulls can leverage this resilience to break through $88,000, it may initiate a strong recovery. However, currently, Bitcoin is cautiously navigating between optimistic sentiment and macro fears.
At present, Bitcoin is hovering above the key support levels of the 200-day MA and the 200-day EMA around $87,000, indicating a gradual recovery of market momentum, which is undoubtedly a positive signal for the bulls.
Conclusion:
In summary, although short-term holders face $17 billion in unrealized losses, the market does not seem to exhibit signs of panic selling.
If Bitcoin successfully breaks through $88,000 and reclaims the key level of $90,000 during this period, market sentiment will shift from insufficient confidence to cautious optimism.
Therefore, the next few days will be critical in determining whether Bitcoin can return to an upward trajectory or continue to decline in a turbulent market.
Do you think Bitcoin can break through $88,000 and challenge the $90,000 mark in the coming days? Are short-term holders choosing to 'lie flat' and not sell out of confidence or resignation?
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