{"id":21653,"date":"2025-04-11T10:01:55","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T10:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=21653"},"modified":"2025-04-11T10:01:55","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T10:01:55","slug":"post-halving-bitcoin-long-term-holders-are-loading-up-again-is-the-next-rally-loading","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=21653","title":{"rendered":"Post-Halving Bitcoin: Long-Term Holders Are Loading Up Again \u2013 Is the Next Rally Loading?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you\u2019ve been around Bitcoin long enough, you know it moves in cycles, and the halving cycle is a big deal. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It happens roughly every four years, halts the block reward<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, and has historically kicked off major price moves.<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">But here\u2019s the thing: it\u2019s not just the halving event that matters; it\u2019s what holders do<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0before and after it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Right now, long-term holders who\u2019ve been holding their BTC for 3\u20135 years are quietly stacking. Data from <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/glassnode\/status\/1906713574673645597\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\">Glassnode<\/a> shows that after unloading more than 2 million BTC in two big waves earlier in this cycle, these holders are now deep in reaccumulation mode. <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Across the 2023\u201325 cycle, Long-Term Holders have distributed over 2M <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">$BTC<\/a> in two distinct waves. Yet, each has been followed by strong re-accumulation, helping absorb the sell-side pressure. This cyclical balance may be stabilizing price action. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HAOZhG4q8o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/HAOZhG4q8o<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 glassnode (@glassnode) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/glassnode\/status\/1906713574673645597?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">March 31, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Since mid-February, they\u2019ve added around 363,000 BTC back to their wallets. That\u2019s a strong signal: these aren\u2019t traders looking for a quick flip. They\u2019re playing the long game and appear to be positioning for what comes next.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Whales Intensify Accumulation Efforts And Swoop on Undervalued BTC USD<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Meanwhile, the whales, wallets with over 1,000 BTC, have been busy <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">too<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. At the beginning of April, Glassnode\u2019s \u201caccumulation score\u201d for large whales hit a perfect 1.0, meaning they were going hard on buying for about two weeks straight. <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Whales holding &gt;10K <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">$BTC<\/a> briefly hit a perfect accumulation score (~1.0) at the turn of the month, reflecting intense 15-day buying. The score has since eased to ~0.65, still signaling steady accumulation.<br \/>Meanwhile, cohorts from &lt;1 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">$BTC<\/a> up to 100 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">$BTC<\/a> have intensified their\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cEo3F7Paid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/cEo3F7Paid<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7udA7G8nSM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/7udA7G8nSM<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 glassnode (@glassnode) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/glassnode\/status\/1909219720160588260?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">April 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It\u2019s cooled slightly since then (currently around 0.65), but that still reflects aggressive accumulation compared to the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">average<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">behavior often signals a quiet transfer of coins from short-term holders or retail investors to longer-term, deep-pocketed players. Whether they\u2019re preparing for a bull run or just hedging against macro uncertainty, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">it\u2019s clear the<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> big players are treating this price zone like a buying opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Short-Term Holders Show Caution Post Bitcoin Halving<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Now flip the lens to the other side of the spectrum: short-term holders, wallets that have held BTC for a few weeks to six months. These folks are acting more skittish. Historically, this group <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">sells<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> every 8\u201312 months in waves. Their spending behavior is currently <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">near the low end of the range.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Translation? They\u2019re holding<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u2026<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> for now.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">But that\u2019s a double-edged sword. If the price drops further, these holders may panic and sell, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">fueling<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> a potential downside. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">So,<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">sitting still today, they could become the first domino to fall in a correction scenario.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Market Sentiment Reflects Underlying Uncertainty<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">And then there\u2019s sentiment, always the X factor in crypto. The <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/coinmarketcap.com\/charts\/fear-and-greed-index\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\">CoinMarketCap Fear &amp; Greed Index<\/a> has been sitting in \u201cFear\u201d and \u201cExtreme Fear\u201d territory for weeks. The general investor mood hasn\u2019t caught up, even with accumulation happening behind the scenes<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_224707\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-224707\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-224707 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/coinmarketcap-fear-and-greed-index-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"coinmarketcap fear and greed index\" width=\"2048\" height=\"717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/coinmarketcap-fear-and-greed-index-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/coinmarketcap-fear-and-greed-index-300x105.jpg 300w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/coinmarketcap-fear-and-greed-index-1024x359.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/coinmarketcap-fear-and-greed-index-768x269.jpg 768w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/coinmarketcap-fear-and-greed-index-1536x538.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/coinmarketcap-fear-and-greed-index-50x18.jpg 50w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/coinmarketcap-fear-and-greed-index-308x108.jpg 308w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/coinmarketcap-fear-and-greed-index-350x123.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-224707\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Coinmarketcap<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Whether it\u2019s inflation fears, macro tension, or post-halving fatigue, the market isn\u2019t <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">convinced<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> of where <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">we\u2019re headed<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> next.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> And that kind of mood tends to keep volatility high and conviction low.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Looking Ahead: Potential for Continued Growth<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">So, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">where<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> does this leave us? <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Long-term holders and whales are quietly accumulating, often setting the stage for stronger price action<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">But we\u2019re still in a transitional zone until sentiment shifts and short-term holders stop flinching at every red candle<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Call it the calm before the next phase. The halving <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is done<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> \u2014 now the waiting (and watching) begins.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">DISCOVER:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-crypto-to-explode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/B7Uk6agkqj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways\">\n<h3 class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__title\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list\">\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Long-term Bitcoin holders have resumed accumulation, adding over 363,000 BTC since mid-February after earlier sell-offs.    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Whales with 1,000+ BTC showed peak accumulation in early April, signaling confidence in the current price zone.    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Short-term holders are showing caution, with low spending activity\u2014but could trigger downside if panic selling starts.    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Market sentiment remains in \u201cFear\u201d territory, suggesting investors are uncertain despite strong on-chain accumulation trends.    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        With halving complete and accumulation rising, the stage may be set for the next bull phase\u2014once sentiment and momentum align.    <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/bitcoin-halving-sparks-whale-accumulation\/\">Post-Halving Bitcoin: Long-Term Holders Are Loading Up Again \u2013 Is the Next Rally Loading?<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve been around Bitcoin long enough, you know it moves in cycles, and the halving cycle is a big deal. It happens roughly every four years, halts the block reward, and has historically kicked off major price moves. But here\u2019s the thing: it\u2019s not just the halving event that matters; it\u2019s what holders do\u00a0before [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[3,4,5],"class_list":["post-21653","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","tag-crypto","tag-doge","tag-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21653","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=21653"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21653\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=21653"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=21653"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=21653"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}