Analysts at Decentrader point to encouraging hodler behavior that suggests that BTC/USD is far from its cycle top at $56,000.
Bitcoin (BTC) shouldn’t have a problem reaching $100,000 during the current cycle thanks to impressive behavior from hodlers.In their latest newsletter seen by Cointelegraph, analysts from trading suite Decentrader including Cointelegraph Markets contributor filbfilb sought to allay fears that Bitcoin’s bull run is running out of steam.HODL Waves stay bullishBacking their optimism, they said, is data showing that more and more investors are hodling BTC for the long term — one year or more. Taken from the popular “HODL Wave” indicator, this suggests that there is less desire to sell Bitcoin at short notice at a certain price, providing a solid foundation for further growth.”The 1Yr+ HODL Wave suggests that Bitcoin should comfortably reach the $100,000 level during this cycle,” Decentrader summarized. “The greater the amount of Bitcoin being held for a year or longer, the less liquid the supply or potential selling pressure there will be. Typically, if 50% or more of Bitcoin is being HODLed the bull market continues, below this is potentially cause for concern.”HODL Waves tracks the proportion of the existing Bitcoin according to when it was last used in a transaction. Previously, Cointelegraph noted that those who bought BTC during the 2017 bull run had largely held onto their position despite realizing significant gains.Bitcoin HODL Waves chart. Source: Unchained CapitalLocking down the BTC supplyAs Cointelegraph reported on Monday, roughly 36% of the circulating Bitcoin supply is …
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