Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Spend 97,000 BTC in Largest Spike of 2025

Bitcoin long-term holders (LTHs) increased their spending recently, with a significant daily spike occurring on Friday, marking the largest spending day of 2025.

Key Insights

  • LTHs are defined as investors holding Bitcoin for over 155 days.
  • The 14-day simple moving average (SMA) of spending by LTHs has risen, indicating increased transaction activity.
  • The recent spike followed a decline in Bitcoin's price, suggesting some holders may be exiting to secure profits.
  • Friday's spike involved approximately 97,000 BTC, valued at $10.6 billion.
  • The majority of the spending spike came from LTHs holding Bitcoin for 1 to 2 years, contributing 34,500 BTC.
  • Other contributors included segments holding for 6 to 12 months and 3 to 5 years, each contributing around 16,000 BTC.

Current BTC Price

Bitcoin's price dipped towards $107,000 over the weekend but rebounded to around $109,500 on Monday.