Bitcoin is yet to recover from the prolonged market volatility, but selling pressure among long-time Bitcoin holders is easing as they become more willing to hodl their assets.
According to data from crypto analytics platform CryptoQuant, selling activity among Bitcoin's oldest holders has declined significantly as they appear to be growing more confident.
It is important to note that long-term holders who have held Bitcoin for more than five years are commonly referred to as "OGs"; hence, the slowdown in their selling activity suggests that they are no longer willing to sell cautiously.
Bitcoin OGs now holding
Following the decline, the metric has reached its lowest level since late 2024, suggesting that market pressure is easing and Bitcoin might be preparing for a major move.
Apparently, this cycle recorded some of the strongest OG selling activity in Bitcoin's history, especially during periods when the market experienced a brief rally, suggesting that they might have been taking profits.
During the periods of intense selling from the Bitcoin OGs, the market saw large amounts of Bitcoin — about 10,000 BTC, 30,000 BTC, and even 142,000 BTC — being dumped by long-term holders.
This signaled periods of intense distribution from long-term holders. However, this behavior has seen a significant shift as the average amount of BTC spent by OGs over the last three months has now fallen below 1,000 BTC, currently standing at 962 BTC. This marks its lowest reading since November 2024.
Bitcoin price outlook
With Bitcoin currently trading in a downward trajectory, the massive slowdown in its price movement may be attributed to the bearish behavior recently exhibited by the OGs.
With the selling pressure from these traders now fading, analysts believe that Bitcoin may soon experience a reversal in its downtrend and might be preparing for a potential price surge as demand returns.
