Miners to Sell Record 32,000 BTC in Q1 2026 Amid Price Pressure

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According to BitJie, the BTC price is under pressure as miners plan to sell over 32,000 BTC in Q1 2026, surpassing the 20,000 BTC record set in Q2 2022. BTC dominance reached 3% by March 31, 2026, following a sharp increase between September 30 and December 31. Market confidence remains at 100% despite the surge in selling.
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In the first quarter of 2026, miners sold over 32,000 bitcoins, surpassing the previous high of 20,000 bitcoins set in the second quarter of 2022. This supply pressure coincided with Bitcoin reaching its all-time high on March 31, 2026, with a market share of 3%.

Bitcoin reached a new all-time high on June 30, with the market in3.4%Yes. The submarket is located on September 30.9.5%Yes, although December 31 falls17.5%Yes. The period with the largest change in the term structure was from September 30 to December 31, with an 8-basis-point increase over 92 days, indicating that traders are pricing in specific catalysts later this year.

On April 15 Bitcoin price prediction, market confidence remains at 100% despite increased supply pressure from miner sales.

Over the past 24 hours, USDC had a trading volume of $704. A price movement of 5 points required trading volumes of $1,574 in June and $3,718 in September, indicating moderate market liquidity. The largest recent movement was a 1-point increase on this trading day. This lack of liquidity means that even moderately sized orders can significantly impact price movements.

Miners selling Bitcoin exerts short-term price pressure, but the 32,000 BTC sold accounts for less than 1% of spot trading volume, limiting its impact on long-term price.3 centsIf Bitcoin reaches a new all-time high before June 30, the YES share will pay $1.33xReturn. Traders believe the likelihood of a rapid market rebound is low without catalysts such as ETF inflows or regulatory policy changes.

Closely monitor the Federal Reserve’s actions and how changes in energy costs impact mining companies’ profitability. Both factors could alter selling pressure and influence market trends.

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