Bitcoin’s 2024 high ended at $93,542.69, reflecting significant bullish momentum compared to previous years.
The 2025 BTC candle opened with optimism, marking a continuation of the upward movement after the steady growth pattern seen since 2015.
Historically, Bitcoin prices have shown a steady rise, reaching critical thresholds like $24,000 in 2020 and $44,000 in 2021.
This steady growth was briefly interrupted in 2022, but continued with momentum in the following years.
The chart reflects strong investor confidence and the growing trend of cryptocurrency adoption.
Predictions suggest that BTC could cross the $100,000 mark in 2025 if current trends continue.
Resilience and transformational potential of the BTC market in the global financial ecosystem.
Bitcoin addresses holding 1+ BTC drop
In the past two months, addresses holding more than 1 BTC have decreased by 18,530, reflecting reduced accumulation.
This decline began in November, correlating with BTC price fluctuations between $40K and $80K.
Despite this, the overall price of BTC remained relatively stable after mid-December, holding a range above $40k.
BTC also reported a significant increase in transaction volume, reflecting growing network activity and potential price impacts.
A drop in BTC addresses could suggest redistribution among investors, while TRON’s jump hints at diversification.
BTC price activity has stabilized after a volatile November, indicating cautious optimism among traders.
$42 billion BTC profit made in one month
The risk ratio on the bitcoin sell side rose significantly in November and December, coinciding with aggressive long-term selling by owners.
More than $42 billion in profits marked increased market activity, with 1.23 million BTC worth $115 billion sold since November 5.
During this period, realized profits (green line) peaked at close to $12 billion, reflecting significant profit-taking amid market volatility.
The risk ratio on the sell side (orange line) rose sharply, approaching 0.6%, signaling increased selling pressure from key market participants.
The price of Bitcoin traded near $80,000 in early November, but has seen fluctuations due to profit taking and long-term owner activity.
Realized losses remained relatively low, indicating disciplined selling rather than panic-driven departures.
The realized cap stabilized at $8 billion, indicating a stable market valuation despite strong selling pressure.
Future trends could lead to a continuation of the sell-off if the gains continue, which could affect price stability.
This period highlighted significant profit realization and market activity.
Bitcoin Price: Returns from 2010 to 2024 Q4
Bitcoin’s return from 2010 to the fourth quarter of 2024 revealed cyclical growth patterns, marked by exponential gains followed by sharp corrections.
Early returns in 2010 showed a significant rise from negligible prices to a significant increase in 2013, peaking at around $1,000.
Subsequent years, especially 2014, saw negative returns due to prolonged bearish conditions, consistent with market cycles.
In 2017, Bitcoin rose to roughly $20,000 before rebounding in 2018, confirming a cyclical pattern of extreme gains followed by corrections.
By 2021, Bitcoin had reached an all-time high of $69,000, reflecting a strong bull market supported by institutional adoption and increased retail demand.
In 2022, bearish trends significantly reduced returns as global economic conditions weakened.
Data from 2024 indicated a recovery with annual returns exceeding corrections from previous years, likely fueled by favorable halving cycles.
Forecasts for the fourth quarter of 2025 suggest further gains, as historical data aligns with previous bull market highs. Analysts anticipate resistance near $100,000, with cyclical trends affecting future returns.
These fluctuations highlighted the volatile but highly successful historical profile of Bitcoin’s returns over the analyzed period.
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