Bitcoin’s move toward $88,000 is bringing short-term profit-taking back into focus.

Around 47,600 $BTC held by short-term holders moved to exchanges in profit, indicating some recent buyers are using the rally to secure gains.

The timing is notable as BTC recently pushed above $85,000 and touched around $86,000, its highest level since January.

Short-term holders have been sitting on sizable unrealized gains, with CryptoQuant data previously putting STH whale profits above $9 billion.

Exchange inflows at higher prices can add near-term selling pressure, so this is a metric worth watching as Bitcoin approaches the $88,000 area.

At the same time, recent market data shows spot buying has strengthened, meaning the key question is whether demand can absorb the profit-taking as BTC pushes higher.

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