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Short-Term Holder Realized Loss

Definition

Short-term holder realized loss quantifies the total financial losses incurred by investors who sell digital assets within a short holding period. This metric specifically tracks losses realized by entities holding an asset for less than a predefined duration, typically 155 days, when they move their assets at a price lower than their acquisition cost. It serves as an indicator of capitulation among newer market participants who entered at higher prices and are now exiting at a deficit. Significant spikes in this metric often coincide with market bottoms during bearish cycles.