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83.6% of Bitcoin in profits as $15 billion leverage builds – Volatility ahead?

Holders remain confident, but leverage data suggested that a major move may be near.

83.6% of Bitcoin in profits as $15 billion leverage builds - Volatility ahead?

Key takeaways

Is Bitcoin ready for a major price move?

Yes. With $2.7 billion in shorts and $1.1 billion in longs stacked near press time levels, BTC is in a tight range.

What does the profit data say about market sentiment?

About 83.6% of Bitcoin’s supply is now in profit, but there’s a need to watch for overheating above 95%.


With most holders sitting on profits and traders piling into both long and short positions, Bitcoin [BTC] may be ready for a big move. Around $2.7 billion in shorts and $1.1 billion in longs are stacked close to the press time price, creating a tight zone of tension.

Whether Bitcoin breaks up or down next, a major price swing could be just around the corner.

Rising profits mean confidence

Bitcoin’s supply in profit climbed to about 83.6%, meaning most holders are now back in the green. This metric often serves as a useful way to figure out market sentiment.

Right now, it means the market’s got Bitcoin’s back.

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Source: Cryptoquant

Usually, when the share of BTC in profit stays between 80% and 90%, the market tends to keep expanding as holders resist selling.

While the press time level looked healthy, traders should watch for signs of overheating once it pushes past 95% – A zone that is often followed by market corrections.

Source: Glassnode
Supporting this view, both Spot and Futures CVD flattened for the first time since 10 October’s flush. This suggested that aggressive selling pressure has finally eased, with the market regaining balance too.

A major move ahead

Bitcoin, at the time of writing, was trapped between heavy liquidation zones – The perfect setup for a potential breakout. Around $2.7 billion in short positions are stacked just above press time levels, reaching up to $117,000. On the contrary, $1.1 billion in longs sit below, down to $113,700.

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Source: X

Beyond these levels, the pressure starts to build. Around $15.35 billion in shorts extend up to $126,400, while $10 billion in longs are stacked down to $104,400. This setup puts BTC in a tight, high-stakes leverage range.

Even a small price move could trigger a wave of liquidations. The market remains coiled, and a major move could set off the next volatility phase.

Disclaimer: AMBCrypto's content is meant to be informational in nature and should not be interpreted as investment advice. Trading, buying or selling cryptocurrencies should be considered a high-risk investment and every reader is advised to do their own research before making any decisions.

Samyukhtha L KM

Journalist

Samyukhtha L KM is a financial journalist and market analyst at AMBCrypto. She covers key market moves, blockchain adoption, and socially-driven crypto trends. She also enjoys providing fresh takes through commentaries on emerging narratives.

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