Realized Price
Represents the average cost basis of all coins in circulation based on their last on-chain movement
Overview
The Realized Price is one of Bitcoin’s foundational on-chain valuation metrics. Unlike market price, it values each coin at the time it last moved on-chain, offering a more accurate picture of the market’s aggregated cost basis.
Formula
Interpretation
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Market Price > Realized Price: Network in profit → bullish sentiment.
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Market Price < Realized Price: Holders underwater → accumulation phase.
Insights
Acts as a dynamic “fair value” line — often forming cycle bottoms when price retests it.
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