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    Bitcoin Price Prediction Today, August 6th 2025

    • currency-symbol BTC $ 114,270.43 (-0.49%) top looser
    Story Highlights
    • Bitcoin dropped below $114K as long-term holders sold after the ATH breakout.

    • Over 70,000 BTC were sold at a loss by short-term holders, adding to the decline.

    • Key support lies at $108K–$112K, with $103K seen as a potential rebound zone.

    Bitcoin fell 0.8% to $113,467 early Wednesday, staying close to the one-month low it touched earlier this week. The drop came as U.S. trade tariff threats and signs of slowing global growth weighed heavily on investor confidence, pushing traders away from riskier assets like crypto.

    The decline also follows a wave of profit-taking after July’s strong rally. Earlier this week, altcoins briefly surged, but the momentum quickly faded, pulling the broader market lower alongside Bitcoin. 

    Profit-Taking from Long-Term Holders

    Bitcoin STH-LTH Supply Vs ETF Flows Vs Microstatergy

    According to on-chain CryptoQuant analyst Maartunn, Bitcoin’s recent slip is being driven largely by selling from long-term holders (LTHs), including the headline-grabbing sale of 80,000 BTC from a Satoshi-era wallet. While that single event made waves, Maartunn stresses that the broader market dynamics are far more significant. 

    “This isn’t just one whale, it’s a wave of long-term investors cashing out after the ATH breakout,” he explained.

    Retail and Institutional Activity

    Retail investors have predictably entered the market in force following Bitcoin’s record high, a common pattern during bullish breakouts. Institutional interest has also been visible, with firms like Strategy and Metaplanet adding exposure. However, Maartunn notes that the combined buying power wasn’t enough to maintain prices above $120K, leading to renewed selling pressure.

    Short-Term HoldersUnder Water

    The sharpest impact has come from short-term holders (STHs) capitulating at a loss. On-chain data shows realized losses of 52,230 BTC in mid-July, 42,493 BTC later that month, and an extended sell-off of 70,028 BTC after July 31. Maartunn says the last instance stands out for both its size and duration, signaling that short-term sentiment has weakened considerably.

    ETF Outflows Add to the Pressure

    Bitcoin ETFs have also recorded outflows in recent sessions, although Maartunn describes these as modest compared to past corrections. Still, combined with LTH profit-taking and STH capitulation, they contribute to a market struggling to find fresh upward momentum.

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    FAQs

    Why is Bitcoin’s price down today?

    Bitcoin’s price is down due to a combination of factors, including global economic worries, US trade tariff threats, and a wave of profit-taking from both long-term and short-term holders after a recent strong rally.

    Who is selling Bitcoin right now?

    Both long-term holders (including a Satoshi-era whale selling 80K BTC) and short-term traders are selling, with STHs realizing significant losses.

    What’s the impact of institutional buying?

    While firms like MicroStrategy keep accumulating, their buying hasn’t offset the broad sell-off from both retail and long-term investors.

    Is this a normal Bitcoin correction?

    Yes – typical post-rally behavior with LTH profit-taking after ATHs and STH capitulation, though global economic factors amplify the dip.

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