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  • 18 Jul 25

Bitcoin Hits All-Time High but Overheating Signals Intensify — Glassnode

Bitcoin enters the opening price zone after breaking the $100K–$110K range.

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Bitcoin surged into its opening price zone after breaking through the $100K–$110K range and reached a new all-time high of $123.091K. However, the price quickly corrected to $115.900K, and analysts at Glassnode have identified signs of market overheating. Rapid accumulation by short-term holders and a rise in unrealized profits are pushing the asset closer to a potential reversal point.

Break Above $120K Followed by Initial Profit-Taking

After a week of sideways movement, Bitcoin broke through two dense supply clusters in the $93K–$97K and $104K–$110K ranges, which may now act as support levels. The rally peaked at $122.6K before a correction pulled the price down to $115.9K due to selling pressure.

Glassnode notes that the current surge aligns with the +1 standard deviation from the short-term holders’ cost basis (~$120K). Historically, this level often acts as a local resistance during strong bullish phases. The next resistance level by the model is around $136K, at +2 SD.

Most Holders Are in Profit as Market Enters Euphoria Phase

At present, Bitcoin's spot price is above the 95th percentile of all coin cost bases, estimated at approximately $107.4K. This level usually triggers increased profit-taking and often precedes coin redistribution at higher prices. The market structure becomes more sensitive to fluctuations as investors secure profits and react quickly to trend shifts.

According to Glassnode, 95% of short-term holder supply is in profit — exceeding the multi-year average by more than +1 SD (88%). This is the third time this level has been surpassed since May, which analysts interpret as the market transitioning into a phase of excessive optimism.

Short-Term Holders Supply in Profit (Risk Indicator). Source: Glassnode
Short-Term Holders Supply in Profit (Risk Indicator). Source: Glassnode

Unrealized Profit Reaches Overheated Zone

The Relative Unrealized Profit metric for short-term investors peaked at 15,4% before dropping to 13,6%. Analysts indicate that profit-taking has already begun. Historically, this zone often aligns with the formation of local tops, although reversals usually lag due to the gradual selling process by short-term participants.

Short Term Holder Relative Unrealized Profit (Rist Indicator). Source: Glassnode
Short Term Holder Relative Unrealized Profit (Rist Indicator). Source: Glassnode

Selling Activity Rises Alongside a Spike in Realized Profit

The share of spent volume in profit among short-term holders has risen, breaching the +1 SD zone. This is typical for demand exhaustion phases. At the same time, the Realized P/L Ratio reached a momentary high of 39.8 - above +2 SD. It has since dropped to 7.3, which is still elevated but closer to stable bull market levels.

Glassnode emphasizes that this is the first significant wave of profit-taking since the end of 2024. Based on historical patterns, this may only be the initial phase. If momentum holds, Bitcoin could still test the next resistance zone around $136K, the +2 SD level from the short-term holder cost basis.

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