Bitcoin Holders Aged 5 to 7 Years Lose $6.4 Billion in Realized Cap

Bitcoin holders aged 5 to 7 years have seen a decline of $6.4 billion in Realized Cap over the past year, attributed to their tokens aging out rather than increased selling.

Key Insights on Bitcoin Holders

  • The Realized Cap for 5 to 7-year-old holders dropped from $14.9 billion to $8.5 billion, a 43% decrease.
  • This metric measures capital entry or exit within specific investor segments.
  • Longer holding periods typically correlate with less likelihood of selling.
  • Realized Cap declines occur when investors sell or when tokens age into older cohorts.
  • Despite the drop in the 5 to 7-year group, overall Realized Cap for 7 to 10 and 10+ year groups has increased.
  • Approximately 385,000 BTC were spent by the 5 to 7-year group over the year, indicating selective selling among some holders.

As of now, Bitcoin is trading at approximately $112,400, reflecting a 3% increase over the past week.