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Home»Bitcoin»Bitcoin price volatility ‘imminent’ as speculators move 170K BTC — CryptoQuant

Bitcoin price volatility ‘imminent’ as speculators move 170K BTC — CryptoQuant

Bitcoin By Gavin18/04/2025
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BitcoinBTCThe speculators could spark “significant” BTC Price Volatility as a Large Tract of Coins Moves on Chain

One of the “QuicktakeCryptoQuant, a platform for onchain analysis that published blog posts in April 2018, warned of upcoming market changes.

CryptoQuant: “Volatility is coming” BTC exchange rate

Bitcoin short-term investors (STHs), who are predicting a possible change in the BTC market behavior, have signaled that this calm BTC pricing may not continue.

CryptoQuant reports that entities who purchased bitcoins between 3 and 6 months ago have started to distribute 170,000 BTC.

“Around 170,000 BTC are moving from the 3–6 month holder cohort,” contributor Mignolet confirmed. 

“Large movements from this group often signal that significant volatility is imminent.”

BTC movement by the 3-6-month hodler cohort. Source: CryptoQuant

A chart that shows previous STH events is shown. The latest, by volume, was the largest since 2021. The market’s response to price changes is both positive and negative.

“Volatility is coming,” Mignolet concludes

Bitcoin traders are blamed for selling pressure

You can also read about the advantages of using Cointelegraph reportedSTHs are well known for being sensitive to market fluctuations and narratives.

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An episode of panic-selling by the cohort has been observed in recent BTC prices. A cohort is defined as an individual who purchased BTC up to six month ago.

CryptoQuant cited STHs in a report published earlier this week. They are one of the major sources of Bitcoin’s current selling pressure.

“Short-Term Holders (STH) have been the primary sellers, sending an average of ~930 BTC/day to exchanges,” Crazzyblockk is a fellow contributor. wrote Quicktakes are posted separately. 

“In contrast, Long-Term Holders (LTH) only moved about ~529 BTC/day — highlighting short-term fear or profit-taking, while long-term conviction remains intact.”

Screenshot of Bitcoin Investor Flow Comparison. Source: CryptoQuant

Crazzyblockk is a description of a “classic shakeout” Bitcoin’s recent events have allayed investor concerns that there will be a mass exodus of investors.

“With Bitcoin trading sideways and volatility compressing, this cohort-driven breakdown helps us understand that the current correction is not a mass exodus by smart money — it’s more likely a reaction from nervous short-term and mid-tier holders,” The post stated.

The article is not intended to provide investment advice. Risk is inherent in every investment decision and trade. The reader should always do research prior to making a final decision.