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Short-Term Holders Realize Gains as Bitcoin Bounces Toward Key Resistance

On-chain data indicates recent Bitcoin profit-taking is dominated by short-term traders as the price approaches $82,322.

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Bitcoin rebounded 9.15% from its September 15 low of $74,965 to reach $81,502, accompanied by moderate profit-taking. On-chain metrics reveal that recent selling is driven predominantly by newer market entrants rather than long-term holders.

The SOPR Ratio, comparing long-term holder to short-term holder profit metrics, registered at 0.88, reflecting that short-term participants are realizing more relative profit while older coins remain dormant. Meanwhile, an Adjusted SOPR reading of 1.02 indicates that aggregate network transactions remain slightly in profit without indicating aggressive sell-offs.

From a technical perspective, the asset faces immediate resistance at the May 2026 high of $82,322. Clearing this barrier could expose a path toward $90,000, while a rejection could see the price revisit support levels at $76,350 and $73,280.

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