Bitcoin long-term holders remain profitable since 2023, with the current float profit buffer at 72%.

Chainthink

Release Time: 2026/10/13 08:05:56

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Summary

Bitcoin analysis as of October 13, 2026, shows long-term holders remain profitable with a 72% float profit buffer. Their average cost basis is $48,600, and they have remained in profit since January 2023. The cost basis peaked at $49,500 on July 30 and has since declined by 1.7%. Bitcoin news reports 60 negative weekly price changes over 74 days, with the largest at -0.34% on August 25. The latest weekly change is -0.06%, and analyst Axel Adler Jr. notes the decline remains mild.

ChainThink reports that on October 13, analyst Axel Adler Jr. stated that on-chain data shows Bitcoin long-term holders (LTHs) have an average cost basis of $48,600, with the current price approximately 72% above that cost.

This group has remained profitable since January 2023, with the most recent proximity to the cost line occurring in March 2023.

After reaching a high of $49,500 on July 30, the LTH cost basis has declined by 1.7%. Of the past 74 days since August 1, 60 days have recorded negative weekly changes;

The largest weekly decline was 0.34% on August 25, with the current reading at -0.06%. Axel Adler Jr. noted that the current decline remains relatively mild;

If it continues to decline, it may indicate accelerating selling pressure; if it returns to positive territory, it suggests long-term holders are re-accumulating.

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