As Bitcoin’s price experiences a downturn, data from behavior analysis platform Santiment reveals a significant trend: Bitcoin holders are moving their assets out of their wallets at an unprecedented rate. This trend mirrors activity seen before Bitcoin reached its all-time high in March, but unlike then, the current trend reflects growing concerns over potential losses.
Bitcoin Wallets See Largest Drop in Holdings
Santiment reports that the number of Bitcoin wallets holding any amount of BTC has seen its most significant drop in three days since March 14th.
This decrease indicates a massive sell-off as Bicoin’s price declines.
Currently priced at $65,651, Bitcoin has fallen from over $71,000 earlier this month and its mid-march peak of $73,000.
Growing Fear Among Bitcoin Investors
The rapid movement of Bitcoin out of wallets suggests that investors are increasingly worried about further price drops. The 30-day change of BTC stands at -2.1%, with a 7-day change of -3.5% and a 24-hour change of -0.8%. These figures underscore the growing anxiety among Bitcoin holders, prompting them to sell to avoid potential losses.
Ethereum Gains Popularity
In contrast to Bitcoin’s decline, the number of wallets holding Ethereum is on the rise. This indicates a growing interest and confidence in Ethereum, despite its own recent price fluctuations. Currently priced at $3,448.3, Ethereum was over $3,850 earlier this month. Despite a 7-day change of -3.1% and a 24-hour change of -33%, Ethereum has seen a 30-day increase of +10.6%.
The contrasting trends in Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings highlight the shifting dynamics in the cryptocurrency market. As Bitcoin holders react to price drops with caution and sell-offs, Ethereum is gaining new investors and showing resilience. This evolving landscape suggests a potential shift in investor preferences and strategies in the crypto market.
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