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Bitcoin realized losses hit $200M on Feb. 9 following Kraken settlement

exchange68September 13, 2024

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Definition

Net Realized Profit/Loss is the net profit or loss of all moved coins and is defined by the difference between Realized Profit and Realized Loss.
Realized Profit denotes the total profit (USD value) of all moved coins cheaper before their last movement than the price at the current movement.
Realized Loss denotes the total loss (USD value) of all moved coins priced higher at their last movement than the price at the current movement.

Quick Take

Bitcoin (BTC) dropped 3.9% in the past 24 hours following Kraken’s settlement with the SEC to end staking for U.S. customers.
Bitcoin saw a realized loss of $200 million and a realized profit of $184 million on Feb. 9.
The total net realized loss stands at $16.2 million.
This suggests liquidations were the main driver of negative price action.

Net realized profit/Loss: (Source: Glassnode)

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James Van Straten

Former Lead Analyst at CryptoSlate

James fervently appreciates data, technology, and trend-spotting. As a tech and liberty maximalist, he hails Bitcoin as the 21st century’s paramount invention.

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