As Bitcoin prices reached a three-month peak, profit-taking among investors is likely to rise, according to analyst Julio Moreno from CryptoQuant. On Monday, Bitcoin holders realized a record 14,600 BTC in profits, translating to approximately $1.1 billion. This level marks the highest daily profit-taking since December 10, when Bitcoin was valued above $90,000.
Moreno noted that the Short-Term Holder Spent Output Profit Ratio (STH-SOPR) climbed above 1, indicating that short-term holders are actively realizing gains. He highlighted that over the past 30 days, net profits have exceeded 20,000 BTC, the first positive figure since late December 2025. This comes after a significant loss period earlier in the year, where holders faced net losses totaling 398,000 BTC.
Despite these profit realizations, Moreno cautioned that demand has not significantly increased, and Bitcoin continues to operate within a bear market. Inflows into Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) remain robust, surpassing $1 billion for the week before experiencing a notable outflow of $268.5 million on Friday. Analysts express mixed opinions regarding the current market dynamics and the potential for further declines.