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—a metric that measures the amount of Bitcoin currently experiencing losses. This shift indicates that losses are not only affecting short-term holders but are also beginning to touch long-term market participants. Historically, rising SALL has been an early indicator of a bearish phase, when selling pressure starts to increase and prices continue to decline. This indicator serves as an important warning for analysts to identify changes in market sentiment before a more serious breakdown occurs.
Lessons from Past Bearish Cycles: 2014, 2018, and 2022
To validate this analysis thesis, it is necessary to review previous Bitcoin market cycles. In 2014, 2018, and 2022, increases in SALL occurred before the actual market bottom was reached. In all three periods, the expansion of loss-making supply continued during the price decline phase, until it finally reached capitulation levels—where liquidations peaked. This historical pattern provides valuable guidance on how the Bitcoin market typically behaves during bearish crises.
Loss-Making Supply Status: Still Far from Capitulation Levels
Although SALL has increased and provided a warning signal, the current loss-making supply level remains well below historical capitulation levels. However, the directional change observed by Woominkyu itself is quite meaningful. The fact that this indicator has changed direction is a sign for analysts to consider bearish scenarios, even if not all supporting conditions have fully formed. This transition indicates that a new phase may be beginning, although the market bottom likely still requires more time and further volatility.