Bitcoin Mirrors 2015-2017 Bull Market as Investors Accumulate

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Bitcoin’s current market behavior is drawing notable comparisons to the 2015-2017 bull market, capturing the attention of investors.

With historical parallels drawing optimistic projections, the outlook for Bitcoin remains promising as it mirrors patterns from its formative bull market years.

Bitcoin Investors Continue to Accumulate

Bitcoin recorded a correction of over 20% after hitting an all-time high of nearly $74,000 in March 2024. This is the sharpest market correction on a closing basis since the FTX collapse in November 2024.

However, Bitcoin has almost recovered from this drawdown, hitting $72,000 on May 21. As of writing, it is trading at around $69,000.

“From a comparative point of view, the drawdowns pattern across the 2023-24 uptrend appears to be remarkably similar to the 2015-17 bull market,” on-chain analysis platform Glassnode explained.

Bitcoin Bull Market Correction Drawdowns

At that time, Bitcoin lacked derivative instruments, and the market was primarily driven by fundamental spot transactions. The introduction and inflows into US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have reinforced a strong market foundation similar to earlier times.

The comparison gains significance considering the past. In its early days, Bitcoin’s market infrastructure was underdeveloped, emphasizing organic growth driven by core demand rather than speculative trading. Today’s reliance on spot transactions suggests a return to these basic dynamics, potentially signaling a more sustainable growth trajectory.

In the past week, ETF inflows soared to roughly $210 million per day. This dramatic change highlights a strong re-accumulation phase, in stark contrast to the selling pressures exerted by Bitcoin mining, which imposes a daily sell pressure of about $32 million due to the halving event.

Although recent weeks have seen a slight slowdown in ETF inflows, the overall trend remains positive. According to data from Farside investors, ETFs have seen a net inflow of $122.1 million so far this week. This ongoing influx of capital indicates robust buy-side demand that supports the Bitcoin market.

Moreover, the intensity of the current bull run seems more controlled than in previous cycles. In the last 90 days, only five days witnessed price gains exceeding 20%, compared to 18 to 26 days in past cycles. This pattern indicates that while growth is robust, it is also more measured and potentially less volatile.

On-chain analysis by Santiment further supports this trend, showing that Bitcoin wallets holding at least 10 BTC have increased their holdings by 154,560 BTC over the past five months. This pattern of accumulation among larger wallet holders is a critical indicator of market sentiment, typically associated with bullish phases.

Read more: Who Owns the Most Bitcoin in 2024?

“Historically, one of crypto’s top leading indicators is the collective holdings of wallets with at least 10 Bitcoin (exchanges or otherwise). When they accumulate, cryptocurrencies rise. When they dump, extended bear markets come,” Santiment explained.

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