Analysis: BTC addresses inactive for 1-2 years have been selling since the price hit an all-time high, offsetting accumulation by long-term holders
Analysis company CryptoQuant tracked data shows that the number of inactive BTC within 1-2 years has decreased, which is a sign of profit for holders when bitcoin prices remain near historic highs. Ilan Solot, co-head of digital asset solutions at Marex Solutions, said in an email on Wednesday: "Addresses holding bitcoin for 1 and 2 years have been selling after the bitcoin price hit historic highs. This offsets the accumulation of long-term holders (+3 years)."
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