Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin stabilizes above $112,000 with 70% short-term holders in profit

Bitcoin’s market appears to be stabilizing amid a recent pullback, with key on-chain metrics indicating a balanced environment despite price volatility. As of August 7, 2025, Bitcoin traded at $114,766, having dipped from its recent peak of $123,100 just two weeks earlier [1]. The asset has since consolidated above $112,000, a critical support level, with 70% of short-term holders—those holding Bitcoin for less than 155 days—still in profit [1]. This suggests a relatively stable market structure, as profit-taking activity among short-term buyers has cooled, with only 45% of recent buyers in profit choosing to sell [1].

Glassnode, an on-chain analytics firm, noted that the current market is in a “relatively balanced position,” with a near-even split between profit and loss-taking among moving coins. This is a typical condition during mid-bull phases and indicates that holders are exercising patience amid price fluctuations [1]. The behavior of short-term holders is particularly important because historical patterns show they are more likely to sell during volatility, but the current data suggests less urgency to exit positions [1].

The broader market sentiment remains cautiously optimistic. Several analysts, including Tom Lee, co-founder of Fundstrat and chairman of BitMine, continue to forecast strong upside potential for Bitcoin. Lee recently suggested on the Coin Stories podcast that the asset could reach $250,000 by the end of 2025, even as other analysts have tempered their price targets [1]. This forecast is rooted in Bitcoin’s long-term adoption trends and the expectation of increasing demand [1].

Technical indicators also support a bullish bias. Bitcoin is currently consolidating around $114,168, having experienced a 4% pullback over the previous week [2]. Traders are watching for a potential breakout above $116,800, which could signal renewed bullish momentum [2]. However, the options market shows some bearish caution, with the 90-day put-call ratio indicating heightened risk aversion [2]. This aligns with the broader cryptocurrency market’s mixed signals, where long-term optimism clashes with short-term uncertainty [2].

Looking at broader trends, Bitcoin’s historical performance suggests a possible peak in late September 2025, approximately 525 to 530 days after the last halving event [4]. However, whether this target materializes will depend on liquidity conditions and broader macroeconomic factors [4]. Some analysts have highlighted that liquidity is a decisive variable in determining Bitcoin’s path forward, particularly as market participants navigate ETF outflows and shifting capital allocations [3].

While the immediate outlook includes potential volatility, the market appears to be in a transitional phase, balancing near-term caution with long-term confidence. The key for investors will be monitoring whether Bitcoin can sustain above critical support levels and generate positive momentum as the year progresses [2]. For now, the market’s resilience—evidenced by reduced selling activity among short-term holders and stable on-chain metrics—suggests that the bull case for Bitcoin remains intact [1].

Source:

[1] Coinotag - [https://en.coinotag.com/bitcoin-market-shows-signs-of-balance-amid-price-pullback-analysts-suggest-optimism-for-2025/](https://en.coinotag.com/bitcoin-market-shows-signs-of-balance-amid-price-pullback-analysts-suggest-optimism-for-2025/)

[2] AInvest - [https://www.ainvest.com/news/bitcoin-news-today-bitcoin-options-signal-caution-90-put-call-ratio-110k-support-test-2508/](https://www.ainvest.com/news/bitcoin-news-today-bitcoin-options-signal-caution-90-put-call-ratio-110k-support-test-2508/)

[3] The Economic Times - [https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/cryptocurrency/crypto-news/bitcoin-holds-above-114000-amid-cautious-market-sentiment-xrp-solana-fall-up-to-3/articleshow/123138598.cms](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/cryptocurrency/crypto-news/bitcoin-holds-above-114000-amid-cautious-market-sentiment-xrp-solana-fall-up-to-3/articleshow/123138598.cms)

[4] MEXC - [https://www.mexc.com/ru-RU/news/liquidity-becomes-the-decisive-factor-will-btc-peak-in-september/63926](https://www.mexc.com/ru-RU/news/liquidity-becomes-the-decisive-factor-will-btc-peak-in-september/63926)