Analyst: Long-term holders transferred over 297,000 BTC to exchanges, potential selling pressure rises

Odaily News: CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost posted on X, stating that as BTC price approaches $80,000, selling activity among long-term holders (LTH) has increased significantly. Data shows that long-term holders had been in a continuous net accumulation state, with their monthly average net supply growth reaching 286,000 BTC in early June. However, this has now shifted to a net decrease of approximately 21,000 BTC — the first time this year that the amount of BTC sold or transferred by long-term holders has exceeded the amount newly entering long-term holding status.

Meanwhile, the amount of BTC transferred by long-term holders to exchanges has risen to its highest level since 2026, with holders of 6 to 18 months being the most active, transferring over 297,000 BTC to exchanges. This signal warrants close attention. Although market demand has improved, increased selling pressure from long-term holders could once again tilt the market's supply-demand balance in favor of sellers.