Bitcoin Hash Ribbons Indicate Miner Capitulation Amidst Price Drop

Recent on-chain data indicates that the Bitcoin Hash Ribbons indicator has signaled miner capitulation, suggesting increased stress among miners.

Key Points

  • The Hash Ribbons indicator compares the 30-day and 60-day moving averages (MAs) of Bitcoin's Hashrate, reflecting the total computing power connected to the blockchain.
  • A crossover where the 30-day MA falls below the 60-day MA suggests miners are rapidly reducing power, signaling possible capitulation.
  • This recent crossover implies miners are currently experiencing stress, historically a potential profitable period for Bitcoin investors.
  • Mining capitulation doesn't necessarily mark a market bottom but can lead to short-term bearish trends as miners may sell BTC to cover costs.
  • Despite potential long-term opportunities, the duration of these phases varies significantly.
  • The current miner stress is attributed to Bitcoin's bearish trend, affecting miners' USD revenue, combined with high network difficulty levels.

BTC Price Update

Bitcoin briefly recovered above $92,000 but has since dropped back to $90,300.

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