Bitcoin traders' realized losses fell below a historically significant threshold, reaching -18% after weeks of market capitulation. The drop below -37% has previously signaled major buying opportunities.
The shift comes as stablecoin inflows to exchanges declined 50% ($82 Billion)since August, dropping from $158 billion to roughly $76 billion.
What Happened: On-Chain Loss Metric
Crypto analyst Ali Martinez reported that Bitcoin's on-chain trader realized price and profit/loss margin crossed below the -37% threshold this week.
The metric now sits at -18%, indicating market participants have largely stopped selling coins at steep discounts.
The shift suggests panic selling has subsided. Sentiment appears to be stabilizing as the market transitions from capitulation to accumulation, based on historical patterns in the realized loss data.
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Why It Matters: Liquidity Shortage
The metric's decline below -37% has historically preceded rebounds in investor confidence. Martinez noted that Bitcoin's best buy-the-dip opportunities have emerged when the realized loss metric crosses this level.
However, Darkfost, an analyst at CryptoQuant, identified a critical obstacle to recovery. Stablecoin inflows—the primary source of new market liquidity—have dropped sharply since August, with the 90-day average falling from $130 billion to $118 billion.
The 50% decline in incoming liquidity means Bitcoin faces weak demand unable to absorb selling pressure.
Current price stability stems from reduced selling rather than increased buying, according to Darkfost's analysis. A genuine bullish trend requires fresh stablecoin liquidity entering the market.
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