Recent data appears to suggest that Bitcoin (BTC) is on the path to recovery from an event that shares striking similarities to the ‘black swan’ crash of March 2020, which was triggered by the global COVID-19 pandemic. This information was revealed by CryptoQuant, an on-chain analytics platform, in a Quicktake post on September 7, showing a significant increase in unspent transaction outputs (UTXOs) that have incurred losses.
What does the surge in loss-making UTXOs mean?
Despite the current weakness in BTC price that is causing concerns among market participants, on-chain data tells a fascinating story of what’s happening ‘behind the scenes’. UTXOs, the remnants of BTC after an on-chain transaction has been executed, have shown a significant increase in losses compared to their original acquisition price – a scenario last observed in March 2020 when BTC/USD plummeted 60% to its lowest since March 2019.
Are we in the midst of another ‘black swan event’?
Considering the present UTXOs in Loss data, CryptoQuant contributor Woominkyu proposed that Bitcoin might be experiencing, or even recovering from, a sudden and unexpected selling event akin to March 2020. He stated, “The current level of the ‘UTXOs in loss’ indicator mirrors that of the Black Swan event between March and April 2020 (due to the Coronavirus), suggesting that we might already be in the middle of the event everyone is anticipating.”
As of the end of August, 38% of UTXOs were in loss, a figure last seen in April 2020. Woominkyu further explained that when many UTXOs are in loss, it might indicate market anxiety and a potential sell-off. Conversely, when most UTXOs are profitable, it could suggest an optimistic outlook and a stronger holding sentiment among investors.
Current state of Bitcoin
Bitcoin continues to hover within a narrow range due to the absence of a clear BTC price trend. Current spot price data also reveals a similar pattern, with the acquisition prices of various investor groups causing the price to remain trapped. The ‘Realized Price’ – a metric representing the last moved supply’s price divided by age group – shows that short-term holders fall into aggregate loss when BTC/USD is below around $27,000. However, a complete capitulation event has yet to be recorded on-chain.
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