Bitcoin Long-Term Holder NUPL Stays at 0.69 Despite Price Rise

On-chain data indicates that the profit margin for Bitcoin long-term holders (LTHs) is currently at a level comparable to when BTC was priced at $85,000.

Bitcoin Long-Term Holder NUPL at 0.69

  • The Net Unrealized Profit/Loss (NUPL) for Bitcoin LTHs has returned to 0.69, as reported by Glassnode.
  • NUPL tracks the difference between unrealized profits and losses among BTC investors.
  • A positive NUPL indicates more profits than losses; a negative value suggests holders are at a loss.
  • LTHs are defined as investors holding BTC for more than 155 days.
  • The NUPL for LTHs has remained above zero over the past year, indicating profitability for these holders.
  • Recent price fluctuations have affected the NUPL metric, which saw extreme values during the late 2024 bull run.
  • Despite recent price recovery, the NUPL retraced sharply, reflecting changes in the holder cohort.
  • This shift includes new buyers from December 2024, which diluted the unrealized gains among existing LTHs.

BTC Price Update

Currently, Bitcoin is priced at approximately $103,500, showing an increase of over 1% in the last 24 hours.