Bitcoin Bounces Back Above $100K – Is the Bull Run Resuming or a Correction Ahead?

Samuel Edyme

6 months ago

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Bitcoin Bounces Back Above $100K – Is the Bull Run Resuming or a Correction Ahead?

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After weeks of trading below the critical $100,000 mark, Bitcoin has started 2025 with renewed bullish momentum. The cryptocurrency, which had been struggling since last month, has shown signs of recovery, climbing back above the psychological $100,000 threshold earlier today for the first time in recent weeks.

Bitcoin entered the year trading between $93,000 to $95,000 but has now regained momentum as its current trading price sits at $102,368. Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin has surged by a 4.5% increase, bringing it closer to its all-time high of $108,000 achieved in late 2024.

This upward movement has reignited optimism among both retail and institutional investors, with many closely watching key market indicators to understand whether Bitcoin can sustain this momentum or if another correction might be on the horizon.

What Bitcoin Short-Term Holder Realized Price Indicates

CryptoQuant analyst Yonsei Dent recently shared an analysis of Bitcoin’s price dynamics, highlighting the role of the Realized Price of Short-Term Holders (STH) as a key breakeven point.

The Realized Price represents the average purchase price of Bitcoin by short-term holders, segmented into two critical bands: 1-week to 1-month (1W-1M) and 1-month to 3-month (1M-3M).

Bitcoin Realized Price of Short-Term Holders (STH). | Source: CryptoQuant

Historically, the 1M-3M band has consistently acted as a medium-term support zone, while the 1W-1M band reflects short-term market sentiment. When the gap between these two bands widens, Bitcoin often experiences consolidation or corrective phases until they converge again.

Currently, Bitcoin is encountering resistance at the 1W-1M band. However, the 1M-3M band continues to provide strong support, indicating a potential accumulation opportunity for medium-term investors.

Yonsei Dent emphasized that monitoring the interaction between these two bands is essential for identifying market trends. As they move closer together, Bitcoin may experience a period of relative stability before determining its next significant price direction.

Further Upward Momentum Expected?

Another CryptoQuant analyst, Joohyun Ryu, provided insights into Bitcoin’s recent correction phase, noting that while the market exhibited signs of cooling, key indicators suggest a potential rebound.

Metrics such as Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV), Adjusted Spent Output Profit Ratio (aSOPR), and Net Unrealized Profit/Loss (NUPL) offer valuable context for assessing market sentiment.

The MVRV ratio currently stands at 2.358, indicating that Bitcoin is trading at a moderate premium relative to its realized value. Similarly, the aSOPR metric, currently at 1.02, suggests that Bitcoin transactions are still yielding profits on average.

Meanwhile, the NUPL value of 0.58 reflects a market sentiment that remains in a state of optimism despite recent price fluctuations. Ryu also highlighted the continued activity of short-term holders, noting their consistent market participation despite recent volatility.

This steady influx of new investors suggests growing confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term value proposition. Historically, such behavior has preceded significant upward price movements, reinforcing the notion that the recent market cooling phase may set the stage for a potential breakout.

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Samuel Edyme

Meet Samuel Edyme, Nickname - HIM-buktu. A web3 content writer, journalist, and aspiring trader, Edyme is as versatile as they come. With a knack for words and a nose for trends, he has penned pieces for numerous industry player, including AMBCrypto, Blockchain.News, and Blockchain Reporter, among others.

Edyme’s foray into the crypto universe is nothing short of cinematic. His journey began not with a triumphant investment, but with a scam. Yes, a Ponzi scheme that used crypto as payment roped him in. Rather than retreating, he emerged wiser and more determined, channeling his experience into over three years of insightful market analysis.

Before becoming the voice of reason in the crypto space, Edyme was the quintessential crypto degen. He aped into anything that promised a quick buck, anything ape-able, learning the ropes the hard way. These hands-on experience through major market events—like the Terra Luna crash, the wave of bankruptcies in crypto firms, the notorious FTX collapse, and even CZ’s arrest—has honed his keen sense of market dynamics.

When he isn’t crafting engaging crypto content, you’ll find Edyme backtesting charts, studying both forex and synthetic indices. His dedication to mastering the art of trading is as relentless as his pursuit of the next big story. Away from his screens, he can be found in the gym, airpods in, working out and listening to his favorite artist, NF. Or maybe he’s catching some Z’s or scrolling through Elon Musk’s very own X platform—(oops, another screen activity, my bad…)

Well, being an introvert, Edyme thrives in the digital realm, preferring online interaction over offline encounters—(don’t judge, that’s just how he is built). His determination is quite unwavering to be honest, and he embodies the philosophy of continuous improvement, or “kaizen,” striving to be 1% better every day. His mantras, “God knows best” and “Everything is still on track,” reflect his resilient outlook and how he lives his life.

In a nutshell, Samuel Edyme was born efficient, driven by ambition, and perhaps a touch fierce. He’s neither artistic nor unrealistic, and certainly not chauvinistic. Think of him as Bruce Willis in a train wreck—unflappable. Edyme is like trading in your car for a jet—bold. He’s the guy who’d ask his boss for a pay cut just to prove a point—(uhhh…). He is like watching your kid take his first steps. Imagine Bill Gates struggling with rent—okay, maybe that’s a stretch, but you get the idea, yeah. Unbelievable? Yes. Inconceivable? Perhaps.

Edyme sees himself as a fairly reasonable guy, albeit a bit stubborn. Normal to you is not to him. He is not the one to take the easy road, and why would he? That’s just not the way he roll. He has these favorite lyrics from NF’s “Clouds” that resonate deeply with him: “What you think's probably unfeasible, I've done already a hundredfold.”

PS—Edyme is HIM. HIM-buktu. Him-mulation. Him-Kardashian. Himon and Pumba. He even had his DNA tested, and guess what? He’s 100% Him-alayan. Screw it, he ate the opp.

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