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Bitcoin and greed: When will the market peak come?

BY xlubecx
Bitcoin versus greed

Greed is shown on the chart as a green curve and traditionally signals slightly overheated market growth. However, it’s important to realize that historical price peaks of Bitcoin were always accompanied by blue color, which expresses extreme greed.

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Current: Greed
Green curve – Moderate overheating
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Historical Peaks: Extreme Greed
Blue color – Maximum euphoria

Currently, even though Bitcoin is trading just a few thousand dollars below its all-time high, we’re not yet at this stage. This means that there’s still room for growth and euphoria hasn’t prevailed yet.

Late 2024/Early 2025
Bitcoin crossed $100K
Sentiment indicated possible peak
Current 2025
Same price level
Much more stable sentiment

At the turn of 2024 and 2025, when Bitcoin first crossed the $100,000 threshold, sentiment immediately indicated a possible peak. Today, while we’re at the same price level, market sentiment is much more stable and balanced. This is because Bitcoin has been at these levels before, so the market perceives them with greater calm and less emotion than a few months ago.

Bitcoin and Profitability Metrics

The Realized Profit/Loss Ratio metric for long-term holders reached 9.4 million, meaning a significant portion of Bitcoin supply held long-term is being sold at a profit.

9.4M
Profit/Loss Ratio
15.8%
Historical Occurrences
84.2%
Rare Territory
Such high values have been exceeded in only 15.8% of cases during Bitcoin’s entire trading history
Realized Profit and Loss Ratio of Long-term BTC Holders
Source: glassnode.com

📈 Market Phase Analysis

This data signals a market phase that is typical for the peak of euphoria – a state when most investors are in profit and willingly realize gains. At the same time, it’s a phase that, according to historical data, often precedes the culmination of a bull market.

Peak Euphoria Phase: Most Investors in Profit

Interestingly, however, with sufficient inflow of new capital and interest, such a phase can last several months before an actual reversal occurs.

🔄 Bull Cycle Analysis

Bitcoin, according to all available indicators, is entering the final phase of the growth cycle. Despite being the last stage, this phase often stretches for several months if supported by liquidity and investor interest.

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