Bitcoin Price Drops Amid Long-Term Holders Taking Profits

Bitcoin experienced a temporary decline on Monday, falling below $93,000 and marking its longest losing streak since the start of the recent rally aiming for $100,000.

Following Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential elections earlier this month, Bitcoin’s price dropped by 5% within 24 hours. It briefly dipped below $93,000 after failing to breach the $100,000 threshold, but quickly rebounded, stabilizing above $94,200 at the start of Tuesday’s trading session. The cryptocurrency market’s overall capitalization also fell by 3.8% in the past 24 hours.

Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Take Profits

As Bitcoin continued to reach new highs throughout the month, some long-term holders decided to take profits. According to data from Glassnode, the market faced its highest selling pressure since April 2024, driven primarily by intense sales from investors who acquired BTC 6 to 12 months ago. On average, approximately 25,600 Bitcoins were sold daily for profit-taking, particularly by those who purchased BTC 12 to 16 months ago.

This group of investors had acquired Bitcoin at prices 71% lower than its value of $57,900 during that period. They capitalized on the recent rally, which pushed Bitcoin’s value to levels between $74,000 and $99,000.