Bitcoin Faces Potential Volatility as 170,000 BTC Shifts from 3–6 Month Holders
Bitcoin (BTC) appears to be heading towards a period of increased volatility, with 170,000 BTC — currently worth more than $14 billion at $84,500 per coin — being moved from wallets held for three to six months, CryptoQuant reported.
The movement of BTC from this group of mid-term holders, who typically keep their assets for three to twelve months, is historically a strong indicator of imminent market shifts. These holders, being less reactive than short-term traders but more sensitive to market conditions than long-term holders, tend to make strategic moves during periods of transition.
A large shift in BTC from this cohort often signals uncertainty or positioning ahead of anticipated market events, which usually precedes sharp price changes. While the direction of the movement remains uncertain, past occurrences have linked this behavior with significant surges or corrections, as seen during the 2021 bull market and the 2022 downturn.
In recent weeks, Bitcoin has been trading in the range of $75,000 to $87,000, with concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies and rising global tensions contributing to market instability.
