The Bitcoin market has continued to face downward pressure over the past few months, despite the fact that the average Bitcoin investor is still in profit.

However, short-term holders remain significantly underwater on their investments, posing a potential risk to the market in the near term.

The #Bitcoin market continues to experience downwards pressure over recent months, despite the average Bitcoin investor remaining profitable overall.

However, the Short-Term Holder cohort remains heavily underwater on their holdings, making them a source of risk for the… pic.twitter.com/nlE0K2WgPk

— glassnode (@glassnode) September 4, 2024

Looking at the Bitcoin 2-month chart, the TD Sequential indicator has flashed a sell signal, suggesting a potential correction ahead. If the crucial $51,000 support level fails to hold, Bitcoin could see a drop to as low as $40,600.

In the #Bitcoin 2-month chart, the TD Sequential indicator presented a sell signal anticipating a correction. If the $51,000 support level is lost, $BTC could drop to $40,600! pic.twitter.com/CxVpzfOrzU

— Ali (@ali_charts) September 4, 2024

Adding to the bearish outlook, active addresses on the Bitcoin network have hit new lows in 2024. The number of active addresses is now at the same level as it was three years ago, when Bitcoin was trading around $45,000. This decline in network activity may be an indicator of waning interest or participation in the market.

Active addresses on the $BTC network hit new lows in 2024

“Active addresses on the #Bitcoin network hit new lows in 2024, reaching the same level as 3 years ago, when the price of BTC was quoted at around $45,000.” – By @gaah_im

Read more 👇https://t.co/XmdzMuYEgl pic.twitter.com/QQFZQRzJkG

— CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) September 4, 2024

Bitcoin Spot ETFs Market Recorded Net Outflow Of $288 Million

The Bitcoin spot ETF market has also been under pressure, with net outflows totaling $288 million on September 3rd alone. This marks five consecutive days of net outflows, highlighting the ongoing selling pressure in the market. Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) saw a net outflow of $50.395 million in a single day, while Fidelity’s FBTC recorded a significant net outflow of $162 million. Currently, the total net asset value of Bitcoin spot ETFs stands at $52.689 billion.

Bitcoin spot ETF had a total net outflow of $288 million on September 3, and continued to have net outflows for 5 consecutive days. Grayscale ETF GBTC had a net outflow of $50.395 million in a single day, and Fidelity FBTC had a net outflow of $162 million. Currently, the total…

— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) September 4, 2024

As the market grapples with these headwinds, all eyes are on the $51,000 support level. If it breaks, Bitcoin could face further declines, making the next few weeks critical for market participants.

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