Bitcoin’s rally to $80,000 has pushed short-term holders’ average unrealized profit margin close to 15%, according to CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost. The group’s estimated cost basis now stands near $70,100, with profit levels reaching their highest point since July 2025. The analyst said this profit range often coincides with sharp gains but can also make short-term holder sentiment more unstable, increasing the likelihood of profit-taking. That dynamic may help explain why Bitcoin has temporarily stalled near the $80,000 level.