Bitcoin Struggles to Rise Above $82,000 Amid Short-Term Holder, Long-Term Holder, and Whale Selling Pressure

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Bitcoin faces resistance near $82,000 as support and resistance levels align with key holder ranges. Short-term holders are clustered between $59,000 and $81,000, while long-term holders are positioned near $81,000–$82,000. Whale activity is also evident, with large wallets holding over 100,000 BTC concentrated between $78,000 and $82,000. A breakout could trigger profit-taking and lower future resistance barriers.

ChainThink news: On September 12, according to a post on X platform, analyst Murphy analyzed that Bitcoin's difficulty breaking through $82,000 is related to its筹码 structure.

Short-term holder (STH) positioning is concentrated between $59,000 and $81,000. A breakout above $82,000 would mean all STHs are in profit, prompting some short-term speculative capital to take profits, creating the first layer of selling pressure.

Long-term holders (LTHs) have a widely distributed coin distribution, but the most concentrated holding peak is between $81,000 and $82,000, where some may have become passive long-term holders after being trapped following their purchases. As prices approach breakeven levels, these holders may exit, creating a second layer of selling pressure.

Additionally, whale holders with more than 100,000 BTC have positions clustered primarily between $78,000 and $82,000, with only two holdings near $40,000.

Murphy believes that a short-term breakout above $82,000 faces resistance, and the market needs time to absorb分歧 and supply; once it regains momentum and breaks through successfully, the resistance ahead could significantly weaken.

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