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Bitcoin’s Realized Capitalization Shatters Records Despite Plunging Spot Price

Bitcoin’s Realized Capitalization Shatters Records Despite Plunging Spot Price

Author:
Coindesk
Published:
2025-09-01 13:45:51
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Bitcoin’s Realized Capitalization Climbs to Record High Even as Spot Price Drops

Bitcoin's underlying value just hit unprecedented heights while its market price tells a completely different story.

The Metric That Actually Matters

Realized capitalization—calculated by valuing each coin at its last transaction price—just surged to an all-time high. This isn't speculative hype; it's cold, hard on-chain data showing actual money entering the ecosystem.

Price Divergence Tells the Real Story

While paper traders panic over short-term spot price movements, the smart money keeps accumulating at these levels. The divergence screams one thing: long-term holders aren't selling—they're doubling down.

Institutional players keep building positions while retail gets spooked by daily volatility. Typical finance brain—chasing yesterday's performance while missing tomorrow's opportunity.

When the fundamentals strengthen during price weakness? That's not a correction—it's a setup.

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