Bitcoin Realized Profits Hit $1.03 Billion as Price Faces $86,500 Resistance
Bitcoin is facing renewed selling pressure after investors realized approximately $1.03 billion in profits in a single day, according to Santiment. The profit-taking event ranked as the second-largest of 2026, just below the year's peak of $1.04 billion, as BTC struggled to break above a key resistance level.
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| Source: Santiment |
Bitcoin was trading at $82,406.58 at the time of writing, down 4.5% over the previous week. The combination of substantial realized profits and a stalled price advance has raised questions about whether the recent rally can maintain its momentum without stronger demand from new buyers.
Bitcoin Faces Selling Pressure After $1.03 Billion in Realized Profits
Profit-taking is a normal feature of cryptocurrency market cycles, but large amounts of realized profits can coincide with increased selling pressure. In Bitcoin's current market, the scale of profit realization comes as the asset struggles to move beyond resistance, potentially making it more difficult for buyers to sustain upward momentum.
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| Source: Trading View |
These indicators do not guarantee that Bitcoin will recover or continue rising. Price direction will also depend on whether buyers can absorb selling pressure and whether new capital enters the market.
$81,000 Support Zone Becomes a Key Test for Bitcoin
Bitcoin encountered rejection near $86,500, where significant sell orders reportedly prevented the price from advancing. Following that rejection, BTC moved lower toward an area where buy orders were concentrated, with the largest reported cluster around $81,000.
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| Source: Glassnode |
If buyers absorb the available supply in that zone, the $81,000 level could help stabilize Bitcoin in the short term. However, that support is not assured. More aggressive selling or the withdrawal of buy orders could weaken the level's ability to contain further declines.
The next important price areas identified in the source are support around $81,000 and resistance between $86,500 and $87,000. Bitcoin's reaction at these levels could help indicate whether buyers are regaining control or sellers continue to limit the recovery.
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| Source: Glassnode |
Bitcoin ETF Outflows Raise Questions About New Demand
Existing Bitcoin holders and investors who accumulated BTC earlier have contributed to the rally, but signs of weaker fresh capital inflows could make further gains harder to sustain. The source points to reduced flows through exchange-traded funds (ETFs), stablecoins and corporate treasuries as potential evidence that new demand is weakening.
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| Source: SoSo Value |
Existing holders may continue supporting prices for a period, but stronger inflows from new investors would provide additional buying power. For now, Bitcoin faces a test between continued profit-taking and the availability of fresh demand, with the $81,000 support area and resistance near $86,500–$87,000 remaining key levels to watch.
Data source: ambcrypto
Writer: Marcus RenfieldCrypto Market Analyst & Onchain WriterMarcus Renfield covers cryptocurrency markets with a focus on onchain data, Bitcoin price action, and emerging market narratives. His writing examines how capital flows, network activity, and broader market structure influence short- and medium-term trends.He aims to provide clear, data-informed analysis for readers seeking a deeper understanding of crypto market dynamics.