Bitcoin is trading around $109,000 with modest movement over the last day. The weekly chart still shows a broader pullback, and recent data points suggest pressure may continue.
Analysts are watching historical support levels, especially those tied to on-chain cost metrics.
Bitcoin has slipped below the short-term holder (STH) realized price, which stands at $113,250. Long-term holder (LTH) realized price is much lower, near $36,910. In past cycles, when BTC lost the STH level, it often moved down toward the LTH price. This pattern has shown up during large corrections.
Ali Martinez noted,
Historically, when Bitcoin $BTC breaks below the STH Realized Price, it tends to fall under the LTH Realized Price too, now sitting at $37,000. pic.twitter.com/HM4RuypxXp
— Ali (@ali_charts) October 23, 2025
While BTC is still far above the $37K range, traders are tracking this area as a possible target if selling deepens. So far, there is no indication that the LTH zone is under threat, but the setup matches earlier downside phases.
CryptoQuant data shows a rise in selling activity from retail traders. On October 22, about 13,000 BTC were sold on Binance—worth around $1.4 billion. This marked the second big wave in one week, following a similar event on October 17.
Amr Taha wrote,
“This marks the second major selling wave in a week.”
The STH realized cap, which reflects the value held by short-term holders, fell from $15.2B to $2.2B in eight days. This signals that many exited their positions, locking in losses or shifting assets. At the same time, long-term wallets appeared to be increasing holdings, a pattern seen often during retail-driven dips.
Bitcoin is still trading above a long-standing support zone between $108K and $110K. This level has served as a base in previous market slowdowns. The 21-week EMA is sitting near the same range, which may be adding to the current support.
On the daily chart, the price is showing early signs of building a higher low, marked by a rising line from recent candles. Rekt Capital said this is only a “very initial” development. A firm move back above $114K is needed to shift momentum. For now, BTC remains range-bound.
Short-term moves may depend on upcoming data. Ted said,
“If CPI comes higher than expected, expect more pain ahead.”
A softer inflation reading could help risk markets. Elsewhere, technical traders noted a bullish divergence and a golden cross on the 12-hour chart. Bitcoin is still holding the lower end of its recent range after rejection near $114,500.
Meanwhile, some large BTC holders are moving funds into spot ETFs, seeking better access to traditional finance while avoiding taxable events. Analysts at VanEck called this part of a “liquidity-driven mid-cycle reset” in a recent note.
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