Bitcoin Cycle Evolution: ETF Impact and Market Maturity

🎢 Bitcoin's Wild Ride Changes

By Solv Protocol
Aug 11, 2025, 2:15 PM
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Bitcoin's market dynamics are showing signs of maturation in 2025.​ ETF inflows have preceded the traditional post-halving rally, while macro factors and clearer regulations are reducing market volatility.​

Key observations:

  • Long-term holder supply absorption reaches all-time highs
  • Market corrections trending toward 30-50% rather than 70-80%
  • BTC+ achieves milestone of 125 BTC ($15M) in Total Value Locked

The cycle appears to be shifting from speculation-driven to liquidity and macro-influenced patterns, suggesting increased market sophistication.​

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We’re on @CNBC today, discussing how Bitcoin’s cycle is evolving. ETF inflows front-ran the 2024 halving rally, macro tailwinds + regulatory clarity are dampening volatility, and long-term holder supply absorption is at ATHs. If past cycles relied on post-halving euphoria +

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