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The value of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has dropped below $80,000, trapping over 70% of active capital in unrealized losses, a clear indication of significant market stress.
What Happened: Bitcoin’s value has seen a sharp decline of nearly 35% from its October peak of $126,000. This has put investors, who entered the market during the late-2024 and early-2025 rallies, in a precarious situation.
According to the Checkonchain’s on-chain data, 71.2% of Bitcoin’s realized capitalization is now below its entry price.
The significant drop in price has led to a concentration of Bitcoin holdings at higher levels, causing severe stress for short-term holders. As Bitcoin struggles to maintain its value at lower levels, many are now facing substantial losses.
Other data from Glassnode support the notion that the Bitcoin market is experiencing a reset. The Relative Unrealized Loss indicator, which measures the dollar value of coins held below their acquisition price, has risen to 8.5%.
The current market conditions are compelling short-term holders to sell their positions as losses continue to increase. This trend is reflected in the sharp decline in Bitcoin's market sentiment, with retail traders beginning to capitulate.
Despite the grim market conditions, some analysts believe that the extreme levels of bearish sentiment could indicate a potential local bottom for Bitcoin. The combination of high unrealized losses and weak retail sentiment could be clearing out "weak hands," potentially setting the stage for a recovery in the near future.
Why It Matters: Bitcoin's climb back to $84,543 has revived hopes that the downturn may be easing, but any real shift will depend on how the market handles the latest sell-off.
Even with momentum still pointing lower, traders are keeping a close eye on whether the token can steady itself and build toward a stronger recovery.
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