Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin's 405k BTC Liquidation: Is the Market Finding Balance or Facing an Imminent Collapse?
- Bitcoin HODLers sold 405,000 BTC in 30 days, the largest drawdown since July 2025, as spot trading volume surged to $300B in October 2025. - Analysts debate if this reflects market stabilization or prelude to further capitulation, with Binance dominating 58% of spot trading volume. - Long-term holders offloaded 325,600 BTC while short-term holders face average losses, raising concerns about sustained distribution phases. - Miner reserves stabilized near $115,000 price level, but risks persist below $110,
Over the last month, Bitcoin HODLers sold off 405,000 BTC, representing one of the most significant monthly reductions since July 2025. Both long-term and short-term investors took profits during a period of heightened market volatility, according to a
Binance led the $300 billion spot trading volume, contributing $174 billion, according to Cointelegraph. On-chain analytics provider CryptoQuant noted that this increase demonstrates rising engagement from both individual and institutional investors, who are now leaning more toward spot trading than derivatives. The platform stated, "A market primarily driven by spot trading tends to be more stable and less prone to sharp swings." This transition is especially significant after Bitcoin's nearly 20% decline from its record high earlier in the month, which erased $20 billion in open interest from derivatives and caused widespread forced liquidations.
At the same time, long-term holders (LTHs) continued to reduce their positions. CryptoQuant's JA Maartun reported that LTHs sold 325,600 BTC in October, the highest monthly outflow since July 2025, as previously mentioned by Cryptobriefing. Glassnode's figures added another 104,000 BTC, and Michael Nadeau from The DeFi Report cautioned that this ongoing selling could indicate a distribution phase, according to
Investors are also watching miner behavior for signs of market steadiness. Recent figures show that miner reserves have leveled off, reducing selling pressure and boosting confidence, according to an assessment by
Wider economic factors are also contributing to uncertainty. With the Federal Reserve's plans for rate cuts still unclear and a possible government shutdown on the horizon, Bitcoin's price has fluctuated between $107,500 and $123,000 throughout November, according to
Technical indicators and lunar cycle analysis point to a possible market bottom in mid-November, according to
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