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Glassnode's Sept. 9 on-chain report puts Bitcoin's Sell-Side Risk Ratio at 7 basis points per day on a seven-day basis, down from 16 basis points at August's peak. Long-term holders' share of realized profit has fallen to 47%, from 88% at the August peak, and the Sept. 3 realized-profit spike came in at less than half the size of August's. The data describe quieter realization and a shift in which cohorts are taking profits, not a reduction in exchange volume itself.
Why it matters
The Sell-Side Risk Ratio divides on-chain profits and losses by realized capitalization, so it captures value realization relative to the capital base rather than raw transaction flow. A reading below half its earlier level signals that holders are realizing less profit and loss relative to the size of the market. The report also locates where the overhang sits: roughly 1.07 million BTC acquired between $83,000 and $86,000, almost all of it held by long-term holders, has barely moved over the past 30 days.
Market impact
That block remains potential supply, even though the realization data suggest holders are not rushing to sell. Spot cumulative volume delta stayed negative on Sept. 8 despite improving, meaning aggressive exchange selling still outweighed aggressive buying on a separate flow measure. A sustained advance past $80,000 will still require buyers to absorb whatever supply does come to market, and roughly $47 billion in profitable supply sits parked above the current range awaiting realization.
Frequently asked questions
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What is Bitcoin's Sell-Side Risk Ratio?
It divides on-chain profits and losses by realized capitalization, capturing value realization relative to the market's capital base as a measure of potential selling pressure.
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Why did the Sell-Side Risk Ratio fall in early September?
Long-term holders took 47% of realized profit, down from 88% at August's peak, while the Sept. 3 realized-profit spike came in at less than half the size of August's spike.
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How much Bitcoin is parked between $83,000 and $86,000?
Glassnode identifies roughly 1.07 million BTC acquired in that range, almost all held by long-term holders. The block has barely moved over the past 30 days.
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Does a lower Sell-Side Risk Ratio mean less BTC is being sold?
No. The ratio measures profit and loss realization relative to capital base, not exchange volume. Spot cumulative volume delta stayed negative on Sept. 8 despite improving.
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What would it take for Bitcoin to push past $80,000?
Buyers would need to absorb the supply that does come to market. Roughly $47 billion in profitable supply sits parked above the current range awaiting realization.
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