Report: Nearly Half of Bitcoin Supply at Unrealized Losses; Failed $68K Breakout and Bull‑Trap; Dip Below $66K Ahead of US Department of War Briefing; Models Point to $46K–$54K Bottoms
first published 2026-03-30T18:49:34Z
CEX.io Research finds about 9.4 million BTC (≈47% of circulating supply) is held at unrealized losses, including over 30% of long-term holder BTC (≈$304B) — the highest share since 2023. CEX.io’s Bitcoin Impact Index hit “high impact,” signaling elevated stress among holders and institutions and mirroring on-chain warning signs seen before mid-2018 and mid-2022 drops. Bitcoin traded near $66,567 (≈47% below its $126,080 ATH); analysts warn another ~25% decline could push BTC below $50,000, with other firms putting potential bear-market bottoms around $50k–$55k if selling intensifies.
AI Analysis
CEX.io reports ~9.4M BTC (~47% of supply) at unrealized losses and >30% of long-term holder BTC underwater; its Bitcoin Impact Index reached “high impact”; analysts warn a ~25% further decline could push BTC below $50,000 — concrete on-chain metrics and explicit downside scenarios justify negative sentiment and meaningful trading impact.
Expected Investor Sentiment: Bearish
Potential Market Impact: High
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