According to a recently published Glassnode report, short-term Bitcoin (BTC) 
$98,121 investors are experiencing increased stress as market pressures rise. This report, led by researchers Ukuriaoc and Cryptovizart, indicates that short-term investors are facing rising unrealized losses, which could lead to future selling pressure.
Short-Term Investors Suffer More Losses
Glassnode’s on-chain analyses reveal that short-term investors in the Bitcoin market are facing significant financial challenges. Despite the market’s overall losses remaining historically low, this particular group has suffered severe losses, especially in the last three months due to increasing pressure. The report states that the unrealized losses of short-term investors are continuously rising, and while this does not yet indicate a full bear market, it resembles the volatile period of 2019.
Overall Market Stability
Glassnode’s report highlights that the market generally appears resilient, with unrealized profits among all investors being six times greater than losses. However, short-term investors who bought Bitcoin in the last six months are currently the most vulnerable group. Their average cost base ranges between $59,000 and $65,000, which is significantly above the current Bitcoin price.
Spot Price and Selling Pressure
The report notes that selling pressure may persist until the Bitcoin spot price exceeds these investors’ cost base. Glassnode’s on-chain analysis states:
“Overall, market weakness is expected until the spot price recovers the short-term investors’ cost base of $62.4k.”
This means that short-term investors who bought Bitcoin in the last six months will be under more pressure during periods of market weakness.
Despite all these challenges, Glassnode’s analysis shows that realized profit and loss transactions are still at minimal levels. A market indicator known as the Sell Risk Ratio indicates that most traded coins are close to their original purchase prices. This indicator typically appears before increased volatility and suggests that the market is in search of balance. Therefore, if market conditions worsen, short-term investors are expected to be the main source of selling pressure.
Glassnode’s report predicts that future market volatility could be shaped by short-term investors, who may sell more if the spot price does not exceed their cost bases.
According to Glassnode’s report, the challenges faced by short-term Bitcoin investors do not significantly affect the overall market picture but highlight them as a group to watch closely for selling pressure. In this period where the difference between unrealized profits and losses is largely balanced, short-term investors are particularly sensitive to price fluctuations.
