Demand for Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a decline prior to the halving event, as stated by crypto analytics firm CryptoQuant. The firm observed that investors were taking profits in anticipation of the event, which occurred on Friday night and resulted in a reduction of Bitcoin’s block rewards from 6.25 BTC ($398,134) to 3.125 BTC ($199,067).
CryptoQuant suggests that Bitcoin investors may be waiting on the sidelines for the ongoing geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East to de-escalate. They note that in the midst of market turmoil and tensions in the Middle East, traders with long positions have reduced their exposure to Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in general. This is evident in the declining taker Buy Sell Ratio, which indicates that sell orders exceed buy orders. Typically, prices rally when the Buy Sell Ratio is above 1, indicating that buy orders dominate sell orders.
Furthermore, CryptoQuant highlights that large holders and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been acquiring less Bitcoin, attributing this to market uncertainties and structural changes resulting from the halving.
However, CryptoQuant also points out one positive metric. The recent sell-off has reset traders’ unrealized profits, historically signaling a potential market bottom in bull cycles. Market participants appear to be recalibrating their positions, leading to a decrease in immediate demand and price stabilization.
At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $63,655.
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