Bitcoin is currently in a phase where demand has slowed leading to a two-month low at $60K. As per analysis from CryptoQuant, the monthly growth of permanent holders [long-term investors], has posted a significant reduction from over 200K Bitcoin in late March to a mere 96 now. This indicates a slowing investor interest in accumulating Bitcoin, which could be affecting the price stability and potential for price surges.
Bitcoin prices are lingering near a two-month low at $60K, reflecting a continued slowdown in demand after Q1’s record growth. Monthly growth from permanent holders has halved in the last month, dropping from over 200K $BTC in late March to just 96 now. A rebound in demand growth is crucial for prices to stabilize and potentially surge.
While CryptoQuant focused more on the quantitative aspect of holding patterns indicating a drop in long-term holder growth, Glassnode provides context on the market sentiment and behavioral patterns contributing to the recent price trends. Glassnode analysts noted that the “euphoric phase” to cool off post-halving is due to actions by newer investors who are likely selling off Bitcoin.
Since hitting an all-time high in March, BTC retraced back consolidating within the $60,000 and $67,500 price range in the last few weeks. Examining BTC’s rise to all-time highs, analysts spotted local distribution patterns, mirroring similar structures seen in previous bull runs.
Bitcoin’s Journey from $60K to Possible $100K Highs
That being said, Egrag Crypto provided an optimistic, future-oriented projection highlighting that new historical maximums are possible in a few months. He anticipates continuous weekly closures above $73,000 in the next 4-8 months, potentially pushing the price into the six-digit range. This move is expected to catapult BTC to a six-digit price territory and possibly hit or exceed the $100,000 level.
However, if the expected rise in Bitcoin’s price does not materialize, it could indicate a deviation from historical trends, suggesting a unique market cycle with different underlying dynamics, Egrag Crypto, added.