Glassnode: Big Bitcoin Holders Are Selling, But It Is No Panic Sell

However, data from Glassnode suggests this is normal behavior during the later part of a market uptrend.

On November 13, a wallet linked to trader Owen Gunden sent 2,400 Bitcoin, worth about $237 million, to Kraken

$247.29M

, according to blockchain tracker Arkham.

This trend has sparked discussion about long-time investors “dumping” their holdings or preparing for a major sell-off. However, Glassnode analysts said the situation is not as simple as it looks.

Their data shows that while long-term holders are moving more Bitcoin, the activity points to a gradual and steady pattern, not panic selling.

According to Glassnode, the daily average of Bitcoin spent by long-term holders has increased from just over 12,000 BTC in July to around 26,000 BTC by November 13.

The firm describes this as common behavior toward the end of a strong market cycle. Glassnode said:

This steady rise reflects increasing distribution pressure from older investor groups, a pattern typical of late-cycle profit-taking, not a sudden exodus of whales.

The analysts also noted that this has occurred in every previous cycle. Long-term investors often sell part of their holdings once prices rise enough to secure profits, before new buyers take over.

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