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Bitcoin Faces Selling Pressure Despite Rising Demand, Says Former Goldman Sachs Exec

In a recent interview, former Goldman Sachs executive Michael Bucella shared insights on the current Bitcoin market dynamics.

Despite significant demand from companies looking to add Bitcoin to their balance sheets, Bucella noted that BTC is not experiencing a price surge.

He attributed this stagnation to two main factors driving selling pressure in the market.

Firstly, Bucella highlighted a trend where investors are diversifying into crypto-related equities, effectively offloading their Bitcoin holdings.

Major public companies are becoming proxies for crypto exposure, leading some to replace their Bitcoin investments with stocks of firms like Circle and Coinbase.

Secondly, he pointed out that Bitcoin miners are contributing to the sideways price trend, as many are operating with narrow profit margins.

These miners, facing financial pressures, are often forced to sell Bitcoin to fund their operations.

Bucella emphasized the importance of credible management teams in navigating this challenging financial landscape for miners.

As of now, Bitcoin is trading at approximately $107,744, reflecting a modest increase of about 4% over the past month.

While the fundamentals suggest rising interest, external selling pressures are keeping Bitcoin from reaching new heights.