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Bitcoin miners sell more BTC amid financial strain, but long-term holders keep most coins dormant.

Market News
18 Aug 2026
AMBCrypto
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Bearish
Bitcoin miners sell more BTC amid financial strain, but long-term holders keep most coins dormant.

Bitcoin miners are under financial pressure, leading them to sell more BTC and reduce mining capacity, causing a 21% drop in the 30-day Mean Hash Rate. This miner selling returns BTC to circulation, increasing supply near Bitcoin's lower price range for 2026. Meanwhile, long-term holders largely keep their coins dormant, with over 3.5 million BTC idle for more than ten years, limiting broader selling pressure. The movement of a 15-year-old 8.54 BTC wallet is notable but isolated, and overall market impact remains muted as dormant supply continues to grow and Coin Days Destroyed metrics stay low. This dynamic suggests short-term supply pressure from miners but sustained scarcity from long-term holders.

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