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Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Just Ran Out of Paper Profits, So Why Is Nobody Selling
CryptoQuant data shows that Bitcoin long‑term holders' adjusted MVRV ratio has compressed into reset territory, the NUPL metric has turned neutral, and most of the paper profits that long‑term holders once held have disappeared, while the old coins remain largely unmoved.
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What happened
CryptoQuant data shows that Bitcoin long‑term holders' adjusted MVRV ratio has compressed into reset territory, the NUPL metric has turned neutral, and most of the paper profits that long‑term holders once held have disappeared, while the old coins remain largely unmoved.
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Global impact / market context
When long‑term holders lose paper profits and on‑chain valuation metrics reset, the upside potential for Bitcoin narrows, which could limit future price rallies and affect investors who rely on holding for capital gains.
Analyst inference
The broader cryptocurrency market is currently seeing muted price action, with on‑chain indicators suggesting reduced buying pressure from large holders, which often signals a period of consolidation for Bitcoin and related assets.
Analyst inference
What to watch
- Monitor Bitcoin price movements for any breakout above the reset level, as a rise could restore paper profits and trigger renewed buying from long‑term holders. Analyst inference
- Watch the adjusted MVRV and NUPL metrics for shifts back into positive territory, indicating that long‑term holders may start accumulating again. Analyst inference
- Track the flow of old coins on the blockchain; increased movement could signal that long‑term holders are beginning to sell or reposition their positions. Analyst inference
Affected assets
- BTC — Bitcoin