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9/8/2026 9:47:00 AM

Glassnode: Long-Term Holders Drive Low BTC Volatility

Glassnode: Long-Term Holders Drive Low BTC Volatility

Glassnode data shows long-term holder supply explains BTC realized volatility more than market cap or open interest, keeping volatility historically low at $78681.76.

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Analysis

Glassnode reports that BTC volatility sits at historic lows, yet the dominant factor is long-term holder supply rather than market cap, open interest or turnover.

This dynamic carries direct weight for BTC price prediction models and any potential crypto market crash scenario, as concentrated long-term holdings dampen realized moves.

On the 4h chart, price at $78681.76 trades inside the Bollinger band with upper resistance at $80484.55 and lower support at $78541.63; the bearish EMA50 at $79014.41 and EMA200 at $73810.04 frame the structure while MACD death cross at -147.91 and neutral RSI of 42.72 confirm sellers retain control until a decisive break of the upper band occurs.


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