The Bitcoin market has navigated through several phases over the past 18 months, beginning with a period of steady price appreciation post-FTX, followed by three months of consolidation after reaching an all-time high (ATH) of $73,000.
During May to July, Bitcoin underwent its deepest correction cycle, experiencing a drawdown of over -26% from its ATH. This correction tested support levels, with the market eventually stabilizing around the $62,000 mark.
The #Bitcoin market saw around 18 months of steady price appreciation post FTX, followed by three months of range-bound price action after the $73k ATH.
From May to July, the market experienced its deepest cycle correction, recording a drawdown exceeding -26% from the ATH. pic.twitter.com/BSYIzX7r5E
— glassnode (@glassnode) July 15, 2024
Recent Bitcoin Market Movements and Investor Activity
Recently, Bitcoin has shown resilience, reclaiming the $62,000 support level following a robust weekend of trading.
Bitcoin reclaimed the $62k support level after a strong weekend. While resistance is strong above, enough bullish momentum can prevent selling pressure.
Can Bitcoin break the downtrend? pic.twitter.com/7WDP761uCJ
— IntoTheBlock (@intotheblock) July 15, 2024
Analysts like Ali Martinez attribute this recovery to renewed activity among long-term holders, who have added 6,500 BTC to their wallets.
Long-term #Bitcoin holders are back in action, adding 6,500 $BTC to their wallets! pic.twitter.com/vB5S8Bj18E
— Ali (@ali_charts) July 15, 2024
A notable event in the Bitcoin ecosystem was the awakening of a dormant wallet identified as “1EhXAfST,” which had been inactive for 11.8 years. The wallet, which originally received 1,000 BTC on September 25, 2012, when Bitcoin was priced at $12.06 (equivalent to $12,060 per BTC at the time), recently moved these holdings to two new wallets.
This transaction highlights the resurgence of interest and activity among long-term Bitcoin investors, possibly indicating renewed confidence in the cryptocurrency’s future prospects.
4 hours ago, the dormant wallet “1EhXAfST” woke up after 11.8 years and moved 1,000 $BTC (~$60M) to 2 new wallets!
The wallet received those $BTC on Sep 25, 2012, when the price was only $12.06 ($12.06K).
Watch out for more #Bitcoin updates by following @spotonchain and setting… pic.twitter.com/0YUVUWFKdJ
— Spot On Chain (@spotonchain) July 15, 2024
Outlook and Bitcoin Market Sentiment
Looking ahead, Bitcoin faces strong resistance levels above its current price range. However, bullish momentum and increased institutional interest could potentially mitigate selling pressure and support further upward movement in the near term.
Investors and analysts alike will continue to monitor these developments closely, observing how market dynamics and investor behavior evolve in response to ongoing economic factors and regulatory developments impacting the cryptocurrency landscape.
Disclosure: This is not trading or investment advice. Always do your research before buying any cryptocurrency or investing in any services.
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