In what’s marked as the most significant Bitcoin sell-off of 2025, short-term holders moved nearly 80,000 BTC (worth about $7 billion) to exchanges, cashing out at a loss as the price dipped to a 15-week low of around $86,000. CryptoQuant’s contributing analyst Axel Adler Jr. highlighted the gravity of the situation on X, stating, “This is the largest Bitcoin sell-off of 2025.” The frenzy of loss-making transactions set a new record for the year, and it shows us the stark picture of panic among new investors.
Panic Selling Triggers Market Fears
As Bitcoin struggled to maintain its footing, the quick response from short-term holders sparked widespread concern. According to CryptoQuant’s “Quicktake” blog, the spent output profit ratio (SOPR) metric—which measures the profitability of moved coins—plunged to its lowest since last August. “Yesterday’s price drop likely triggered panic selling, and if further corrections occur, similar behavior could reemerge,” noted Avocado_onchain.
Steadfast Long-term Holders Provide Silver Lining
Despite the turmoil, long-term holders remain steadfast. They continue to hold their ground and potentially cushion the market from further declines. This contrast in behavior shows us that there is a deeper resilience among veteran investors, which suggests that not all hope is lost for Bitcoin’s stability.
Market Analysts Call for Calm
The chaos has not gone unnoticed, with prominent voices in the Bitcoin community urging a more measured approach. Digital asset lawyer Joe Carlasare reflected on the recent euphoria and subsequent despair on X, remarking, “The panic is palpable… Reality? Bitcoin overshoots both ways. Could it go lower? Sure. But this is the buy zone. Nothing to be bearish about.”
His comments reflect a broader sentiment that, despite the current downturn, Bitcoin’s fundamentals might still present a compelling buy opportunity. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is sitting at $88,657.72.
