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Cointelegraph· 2025-07-11 06:00
⚡️ INSIGHT: The percentage of Bitcoin held by long-term holders has reached a 15-year high, now accounting for 74% of the total supply. https://t.co/bBctBckreF ...
Bitcoin HODL Waves
Benjamin Cowen· 2025-07-09 15:04
Market Dynamics & Investment Strategy - The analysis of HODL waves reveals the percentage of Bitcoin supply that has remained unused in transactions for specific durations [2] - Short-term holders (holding for less than 6 months) often enter during market mania phases and exit quickly when the hype subsides [4][5] - Long-term holders tend to accumulate Bitcoin when the price is stagnant and decrease their holdings during bull runs, selling to short-term holders [7][8][9] - Short-term holder peaks often coincide with peaks in Bitcoin's price [9] - Long-term holders accumulate throughout bear markets, even during significant price drops (e g 60-70%), and sell when the bull market arrives [10][11] - Similar HODL wave analysis can be applied to other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum [13] Holder Behavior - Short-term holders often buy at market tops and capitulate during downturns [12] - Long-term holders demonstrate patience, accumulating during bear markets and profiting during bull markets [10][11] Data Insights - Less than 1-2% of the total Bitcoin supply is held for less than a day [3] - Approximately 17% of the Bitcoin supply is held for between 6 months and 1 year [3]