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Bitcoin’s (BTC) on-chain activity has accelerated over the past few days, with 
the leading cryptocurrency by market cap hitting successive new all-time highs 
(ATHs). As a result, several metrics now indicate renewed interest from both 
long-term holders and recent participants. Older Bitcoin Moves Amidst High 
Profit-Taking According to a CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor Kripto 
Mevsimi, Bitcoin’s Coin Days Destroyed (CDD) has surged significantly over the 
past week. The metric climbed to 28 million, signalling that older BTC &#8211; 
dormant for extended periods &#8211; has begun moving again. For the uninitiated, 
Bitcoin CDD measures the movement of older coins by multiplying the number of 
coins moved by how long they were held. A spike in CDD indicates that long- 
dormant Bitcoin is being spent or transferred, often signaling strategic 
shifts by long-term holders. Related Reading: Bitcoin Rally Ahead? DXY 
Breakdown Suggests Capital Shift To Risk-On Assets Historical data shows that 
CDD spikes typically precede strategic shifts &#8211; often large holders either 
redistributing supply or repositioning portfolios. Such activity commonly 
appears near cycle midpoints or local tops. Besides the rising CDD, Bitcoin 
Net Realized Profit and Loss (NRPL) has also recorded a steep climb. The 
metric recently surged past $4 billion, the highest level since Q2 2025. To 
explain, Bitcoin NRPL measures the difference between the price at which coins 
were bought and the price at which they are sold or moved on-chain. A high 
positive NRPL indicates investors are realizing profits, while a negative NRPL 
suggests widespread selling at a loss, often tied to market fear or 
capitulation. As NRPL hits levels not seen since early Q2 2025, it suggests 
that Bitcoin whales and recent buyers are actively taking profits. Despite the 
increased profit-taking, BTC’s price has remained relatively stable, trading 
between $116,000 and $120,000. The lack of a sharp price pullback amid such 
profit-taking points to two possible scenarios &#8211; either demand remains strong 
enough to absorb sell pressure, or a delayed correction could be on the 
horizon. The analyst noted: Interestingly, this current wave differs from late 
June. Back then, NRPL showed a mix of realized losses and modest profits &#8211; 
suggesting capitulation from late buyers while older holders quietly 
accumulated. Today, the narrative flips: profits dominate, while older coins 
flow. Exchange Data Suggests Warning For BTC While the absence of a sharp 
decline despite significant realized profits may signal strong underlying 
demand, recent exchange data raises some concerns. Notably, Bitcoin inflows to 
crypto exchanges have seen a sharp uptick. Related Reading: Bitcoin Absorbs 
Strong Selling Pressure On Binance Derivatives – Breakout Ahead? Conversely, 
other sentiment-tracking indicators suggest that despite BTC’s new highs, 
retail hype remains subdued &#8211; unlike in previous ATH phases &#8211; implying 
potential for further upside. At press time, BTC trades at $116,760, down 2.6% 
in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, charts from CryptoQuant 
and TradingView.com

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XRP price started a fresh increase and traded above the $3.00 zone. The price 
is now correcting gains and might find bids near the $2.840 support zone. XRP 
price started a fresh increase above the $2.880 zone. The price is now trading 
above $2.840 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bullish 
trend line forming with support at $2.880 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD 
pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it 
stays above the $2.840 zone. XRP Price Retains Gains XRP price started a fresh 
increase after it settled above the $2.750 level, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. 
The price was able to climb above the $2.850 resistance level. The recent move 
was positive and the bulls pushed the price above the $3.00 level. A high was 
formed at $3.0324 and the price is now correcting gains. There was a move 
below $2.90 level, and the price spiked below the 50% Fib retracement level of 
the upward move from the $2.660 swing low to the $3.0324 high. However, the 
bulls were active near the $2.80 support zone. There is also a key bullish 
trend line forming with support at $2.880 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD 
pair. The price is now trading above $2.850 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving 
Average. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $2.9450 
level. The first major resistance is near the $3.00 level. A clear move above 
the $3.00 resistance might send the price toward the $3.080 resistance. Any 
more gains might send the price toward the $3.120 resistance or even $3.150 in 
the near term. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near the $3.20 
zone. Downside Break? If XRP fails to clear the $2.9450 resistance zone, it 
could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the 
$2.880 level and the trend line zone. The next major support is near the 
$2.840 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.840 level, 
the price might continue to decline toward the $2.750 support. The next major 
support sits near the $2.650 zone. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD 
for XRP/USD is now losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative 
Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support 
Levels – $2.880 and $2.840. Major Resistance Levels – $2.950 and $3.00.

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Ethereum price started a fresh increase above the $3,020 zone. ETH is now 
consolidating gains and might correct lower toward the $3,040 zone. Ethereum 
started a fresh increase above the $3,040 level. The price is trading near 
$3,050 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a 
bearish trend line with resistance at $2,990 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD 
(data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it remains 
supported above the $3,000 zone in the near term. Ethereum Price Extends Gains 
Above $3,000 Ethereum price started a fresh increase above the $2,880 zone, 
outperforming Bitcoin. ETH price gained pace for a move above the $2,950 
resistance zone and entered a positive zone. The bulls even pumped the price 
above $3,050. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at 
$2,990 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Finally, it tested the $3,150 zone. A 
high was formed at $3,152 and the price is now consolidating gains above the 
23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2,935 swing low to 
the $3,152 high. Ethereum price is now trading above $3,000 and the 100-hourly 
Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price could face resistance near the 
$3,120 level. The next key resistance is near the $3,150 level. The first 
major resistance is near the $3,220 level. A clear move above the $3,220 
resistance might send the price toward the $3,300 resistance. An upside break 
above the $3,300 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. 
In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $3,420 resistance zone or even 
$3,450 in the near term. Are Downsides Limited In ETH? If Ethereum fails to 
clear the $3,150 resistance, it could start a downside correction. Initial 
support on the downside is near the $3,100 level. The first major support sits 
near the $3,040 zone. A clear move below the $3,040 support might push the 
price toward the $3,000 support. Any more losses might send the price toward 
the $2,950 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at 
$2,880. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining 
momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI &#8211; The RSI for ETH/USD is now above 
the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $3,000 Major Resistance Level – $3,150

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