BlockBeats News, August 30th, CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost stated that during Bitcoin's recent rally to $80,000, the Average Short-Term Holder (STH) Unrealized Profit peaked at nearly 15%. The group's current average holding cost is estimated to be around $70,100, reaching the highest level since July 2025.

Darkfost believes that when the short-term holders' profit reaches this level, the stability of their holdings usually decreases, and some investors may choose to take profits. Therefore, Bitcoin's temporary consolidation around $80,000 is not surprising, as profit-taking from short-term holders may become the pressure that needs to be absorbed for the price to continue its uptrend.