Bitcoin’s short-term holders remain 15% underwater—but selling pressure is easing
The post Bitcoin’s short-term holders remain 15% underwater—but selling pressure is easing appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Bitcoin [BTC] was showing a divergence between spot and derivatives markets. AMBCrypto reported that the apparent demand metric has been negative throughout 2026. The Coinbase Premium Index was also in the red in recent weeks, showing a lack of demand from institutional players. Meanwhile, rising leverage trends were spotted, leaving the market vulnerable to a liquidation cascade. The current bear cycle has yet to reach the lows of the previous ones. Stablecoin outflow from exchanges was another hint of defensive positioning from crypto market participants. This lack of sustained demand was a warning, but also left a potential route higher in the short-term. Here’s what the price action and short-term holder dynamics have to say about a potential Bitcoin price bounce. Short-term holder buying pressure is dominating BTC, just like in February Source: BTC/USDT o