Bitcoin On-Chain Alert — Realized Cap Impulse Turns Negative for First Time in Years

Bitcoin’s Realized Cap Impulse — a key on-chain metric that measures changes in the value long-term holders assign to BTC based on when coins last moved — has turned negative for the first time in roughly three years. This indicates that more capital may be leaving the market than entering from seasoned holders, often a signal of reduced conviction or distribution pressure after extended accumulation cycles. Turning negative suggests a shift in long-term holder behaviour and could reflect waning demand or profit-taking after years of sustained bullish positioning — a trend analysts watch closely for implications on broader market cycles.

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