Recent data from Santiment reveals a troubling trend in Bitcoin usage, indicating a potential downturn in the cryptocurrency market. The study highlights an alarming trend: with a significant drop in both new and active addresses, analysts are raising concerns about the sustainability of Bitcoin's long-term growth.
Decline in New Bitcoin Addresses
According to Santiment, the number of new Bitcoin addresses generated weekly has plummeted from 337 million in December 2023 to just 221 million today. This decline is mirrored by a sharp decrease in active addresses, which have fallen from 963,900 to 729,200. These figures suggest a weakening interest in Bitcoin, casting doubt on the possibility of a long-term uptrend in its price.
Behavior of Bitcoin Whales
A critical aspect of Santiment's analysis focuses on the behavior of Bitcoin whales. Wallets holding between 10 and 10,000 BTC have been engaged in a net sell-off for the past six weeks, indicating a lack of confidence among larger investors. In contrast, smaller wallets holding less than 0.1 BTC are rapidly accumulating, which presents a concerning dynamic for market stability. Santiment warns that this combination of whale selling and retail accumulation is not conducive to forming a market bottom, especially since previous major rallies post-COVID have been driven by institutional investors. Without a recovery in whale activity, the market's ability to establish a permanent bottom remains uncertain.
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