Assessing Bitcoin’s future as THIS group bets big on BTC

• BTC’s price has increased slightly in the last 24 hours.
• Over $17 billion BTC has been accumulated in the last few months.

Bitcoin [BTC] has entered a re-accumulation phase as long-term holders (LTH) have steadily increased their holdings of late. The move could affect BTC’s price as it struggles to reclaim the $60,000 price range. 

LTHs back Bitcoin

AMBCrypto’s analysis of the long-term holders’ chart on Glassnode revealed notable trends in Bitcoin ownership.

At the beginning of 2024, long-term holders (LTH) controlled over 14 million BTC. However, this figure significantly dropped in the first quarter, declining to approximately 13.35 million BTC by March 2024.

This decline indicated that long-term holders were distributing or selling their Bitcoin, potentially reacting to market conditions or seizing profit-taking opportunities.

Source: Glassnode

By March 2024, the trend shifted as long-term holders began steadily increasing their Bitcoin holdings. Around 300,000 BTC were added to long-term holdings by August 2024, marking a re-accumulation phase.

This suggested that investors had renewed confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term value, as they chose to “HODL” rather than sell.

The trend demonstrated a clear upward movement in long-term holdings, reflecting a strong belief in Bitcoin’s prospects among seasoned investors despite short-term market fluctuations.

Possible implications for future moves

This upward trend in long-term Bitcoin holdings could significantly affect Bitcoin’s price. 

As seasoned investors accumulate, the increased confidence in Bitcoin’s future value will likely contribute to greater price stability.

This renewed bullish sentiment, often seen among informed investors, might precede a potential price surge, reflecting their anticipation of future appreciation.

Also, The steady accumulation by long-term holders suggested a tightening of supply in the market, which could reduce volatility and create a more stable trading environment.

With fewer BTCs available for short-term trading, there may be less dramatic price swings, paving the way for a more sustained upward trajectory.

This behavior may indicate that the market has reached a bottom, with long-term holders positioning themselves for a recovery phase.

Historically, such accumulation phases have led to significant price increases as the supply-demand dynamics shifts in favor of higher prices. 

How BTC has trended

Bitcoin’s press time price was $58,231.19, marking a modest increase of over 1.19% in the latest trading session. The Bollinger Bands showed a contraction, indicating reduced market volatility.

At press time, the price was trending towards the middle band, suggesting the possibility of sideways movement or consolidation. The upper band was at $68,287.98, while the lower band was near $50,030.53.

Furthermore, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) was around 43.54, placing it in the neutral zone but edging closer to the oversold territory.

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This suggested that Bitcoin might be undervalued, though there has yet to be significant buying momentum. 

Source: TradingView

Additionally, the RSI indicated that the selling pressure may be nearing exhaustion, with a potential price reversal on the horizon if Bitcoin breaks above the middle Bollinger Band or an uptick in trading volume.