Bitcoin LTH Movements Raise Selloff Fears as Funding Rates Stay Calm, What Next for BTC Price?

What happened

Large Bitcoin holders moved thousands of BTC from old wallets and miners increased transfers, but the price stayed stable and funding rates stayed low.

Confirmed

Global impact / market context

These movements suggest that major holders and miners are repositioning, yet the stable price and low funding rates show that selling pressure is not yet strong, which could keep volatility low for now.

Analyst inference

Bitcoin’s price stability despite significant wallet activity indicates that the market is absorbing supply without a sharp drop, while low funding rates (the cost to hold leveraged positions) signal limited short‑term bearish bets.

Analyst inference

What to watch

1. If more old wallets continue moving BTC, watch for a possible increase in sell orders that could push the price lower. Proposed
2. Changes in funding rates, which reflect the cost of holding leveraged positions, could signal shifting trader sentiment toward either buying or selling. Proposed
3. Miner transfer volumes; a rise may indicate miners are cashing out, potentially adding selling pressure to the market. Proposed

Affected assets

• BTC — Bitcoin

Evidence

• thecoinrepublic.com