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HODL Continues: Long-Term Bitcoin Investors Stay in the Market Despite Turbulence

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Marthon Guanzon reporter

Fri, 01 Sep 2023, 11:12 am UTC

Long-time Bitcoin investors continue to hold and accumulate the digital currency, even as newer investors exhibit less confidence and market indicators point to future turbulence.

While the world of cryptocurrencies experiences turbulent times, long-time Bitcoin investors aren't letting go. Not only are they holding their ground, but they're also steadily buying more of the popular digital asset. This pattern was outlined in a recent weekly analysis by Bitfinex, a notable cryptocurrency exchange.

In the report, Bitfinex emphasizes that 40% of Bitcoin hasn't moved in over three years, an all-time record for such inactivity. This suggests that long-time investors are confident in the long-term value of Bitcoin, despite the ebb and flow of market conditions. Moreover, since March 2023, these investors have been steadily growing their holdings, a sign that they see a brighter future despite market fluctuations.

Not everyone is on the bullish boat, though. Investors who have been in the Bitcoin game for a shorter time, especially those who bought in during a bear market, appear to be less steadfast. Bitfinex points out that some of these relatively newer holders sold off their Bitcoin assets when prices dipped to a low of $29,000 in July.

The crypto market as a whole is going through a relatively quiet period. Gone are the days of media hype and sky-high retail interest. Additionally, futures and options traders in the crypto market seem to be preparing for a bearish outlook, expecting Bitcoin prices to plunge to as low as $22,000—a more than 15% fall from its current position.

The Bitfinex analysis arrives at a time when the crypto space is facing a period of low volatility, without any significant positive triggers on the horizon. Despite these conditions, the unshaken faith of long-time Bitcoin holders could indicate that the foundational belief in Bitcoin's long-term potential remains strong.

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