Last week, the cryptocurrency market experienced intense volatility, with Bitcoin rapidly dropping from approximately $70,000 to $60,000 in a short period, triggering the largest “realized loss” event in history. On-chain analytics platform Glassnode reported that adjusted realized losses reached $3.2 billion, setting a new all-time high for the Bitcoin network. This metric measures the USD value of Bitcoin sold below cost basis and excludes transfers within the same entity, providing a more accurate reflection of genuine selling pressure.
This figure even surpasses the approximately $2.7 billion loss during the 2022 LUNA collapse, indicating that the current downward sentiment has exceeded the darkest phase previously experienced. Data platform Checkonchain noted that this market behavior exhibits typical “capitulation selling” characteristics: rapid decline, high trading volume, primarily driven by the forced liquidation of the most weak-handed holders.
In terms of single-day performance, net realized losses exceeded $1.5 billion, setting a new record for the largest single-day USD loss in Bitcoin history. Such extreme events often occur at the end of market cycles, signaling a concentrated release of selling pressure and a gradual transfer of supply back to long-term holders.
At press time, Bitcoin’s price has rebounded to around $67,600. Despite short-term fluctuations, on-chain indicators suggest that panic selling is cooling off and market structure is beginning to recover. Multiple data points imply that the current phase may be approaching a cycle bottom.
For investors focused on Bitcoin price trends, on-chain data analysis, and crypto market cycles, this epic realized loss event may mark a new beginning after the risk has been largely cleared. (CoinDesk)
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