{"id":58513,"date":"2025-04-11T09:53:15","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T09:53:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/?p=58513"},"modified":"2025-04-11T09:53:15","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T09:53:15","slug":"post-halving-bitcoin-long-term-holders-are-loading-up-again-is-the-next-rally-loading","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/?p=58513","title":{"rendered":"Post-Halving Bitcoin: Long-Term Holders Are Loading Up Again \u2013 Is the Next Rally Loading?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve been around Bitcoin long enough, you know it moves in cycles, and the halving cycle is a big deal. <\/span>It happens roughly every four years, halts the block reward<\/span>, and has historically kicked off major price moves.<\/span> But here\u2019s the thing: it\u2019s not just the halving event that matters; it\u2019s what holders do<\/span>\u00a0before and after it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Right now, long-term holders who\u2019ve been holding their BTC for 3\u20135 years are quietly stacking. Data from Glassnode<\/a> shows that after unloading more than 2 million BTC in two big waves earlier in this cycle, these holders are now deep in reaccumulation mode. <\/span><\/p>\n

Across the 2023\u201325 cycle, Long-Term Holders have distributed over 2M $BTC<\/a> in two distinct waves. Yet, each has been followed by strong re-accumulation, helping absorb the sell-side pressure. This cyclical balance may be stabilizing price action. pic.twitter.com\/HAOZhG4q8o<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 glassnode (@glassnode) March 31, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Since mid-February, they\u2019ve added around 363,000 BTC back to their wallets. That\u2019s a strong signal: these aren\u2019t traders looking for a quick flip. They\u2019re playing the long game and appear to be positioning for what comes next.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whales Intensify Accumulation Efforts And Swoop on Undervalued BTC USD<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Meanwhile, the whales, wallets with over 1,000 BTC, have been busy <\/span>too<\/span>. At the beginning of April, Glassnode\u2019s \u201caccumulation score\u201d for large whales hit a perfect 1.0, meaning they were going hard on buying for about two weeks straight. <\/span><\/p>\n

Whales holding >10K $BTC<\/a> briefly hit a perfect accumulation score (~1.0) at the turn of the month, reflecting intense 15-day buying. The score has since eased to ~0.65, still signaling steady accumulation.
Meanwhile, cohorts from <1 $BTC<\/a> up to 100 $BTC<\/a> have intensified their\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/cEo3F7Paid<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/7udA7G8nSM<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 glassnode (@glassnode) April 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n

It\u2019s cooled slightly since then (currently around 0.65), but that still reflects aggressive accumulation compared to the <\/span>average<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

This <\/span>behavior often signals a quiet transfer of coins from short-term holders or retail investors to longer-term, deep-pocketed players. Whether they\u2019re preparing for a bull run or just hedging against macro uncertainty, <\/span>it\u2019s clear the<\/span> big players are treating this price zone like a buying opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Short-Term Holders Show Caution Post Bitcoin Halving<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Now flip the lens to the other side of the spectrum: short-term holders, wallets that have held BTC for a few weeks to six months. These folks are acting more skittish. Historically, this group <\/span>sells<\/span> every 8\u201312 months in waves. Their spending behavior is currently <\/span>near the low end of the range.<\/span> Translation? They\u2019re holding<\/span>\u2026<\/span> for now.<\/span><\/p>\n

But that\u2019s a double-edged sword. If the price drops further, these holders may panic and sell, <\/span>fueling<\/span> a potential downside. <\/span>So,<\/span> sitting still today, they could become the first domino to fall in a correction scenario.<\/span><\/p>\n

Market Sentiment Reflects Underlying Uncertainty<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

And then there\u2019s sentiment, always the X factor in crypto. The CoinMarketCap Fear & Greed Index<\/a> has been sitting in \u201cFear\u201d and \u201cExtreme Fear\u201d territory for weeks. The general investor mood hasn\u2019t caught up, even with accumulation happening behind the scenes<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Source: Coinmarketcap<\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s inflation fears, macro tension, or post-halving fatigue, the market isn\u2019t <\/span>convinced<\/span> of where <\/span>we\u2019re headed<\/span> next.<\/span> And that kind of mood tends to keep volatility high and conviction low.<\/span><\/p>\n

Looking Ahead: Potential for Continued Growth<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

So, <\/span>where<\/span> does this leave us? <\/span>Long-term holders and whales are quietly accumulating, often setting the stage for stronger price action<\/span>.<\/span> But we\u2019re still in a transitional zone until sentiment shifts and short-term holders stop flinching at every red candle<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Call it the calm before the next phase. The halving <\/span>is done<\/span> \u2014 now the waiting (and watching) begins.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n

Long-term Bitcoin holders have resumed accumulation, adding over 363,000 BTC since mid-February after earlier sell-offs. <\/p>\n

Whales with 1,000+ BTC showed peak accumulation in early April, signaling confidence in the current price zone. <\/p>\n

Short-term holders are showing caution, with low spending activity\u2014but could trigger downside if panic selling starts. <\/p>\n

Market sentiment remains in \u201cFear\u201d territory, suggesting investors are uncertain despite strong on-chain accumulation trends. <\/p>\n

With halving complete and accumulation rising, the stage may be set for the next bull phase\u2014once sentiment and momentum align. <\/p><\/div>\n

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If you\u2019ve been around Bitcoin long enough, you know it moves in cycles, and the halving cycle is a big deal. It happens roughly every four years, halts the block reward, and has historically kicked off major price moves. But here\u2019s the thing: it\u2019s not just the halving event that matters; it\u2019s what holders do\u00a0before […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":58514,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-58513","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-discovery"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58513"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=58513"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58513\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/58514"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=58513"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=58513"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=58513"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}