Bitcoin ($BTC) is presenting signs of recovery with the return of demand. In this respect, Bitcoin’s ($BTC) demand has finally flipped positive, denoting a key market shift. As per the data from CryptoQuant, the metric currently accounts for more than 1,200 $BTC. Thus, the surge in demand above zero comes for the 1st time after a 3-month-long sideways movement since December.
BITCOIN DEMAND JUST FLIPPED POSITIVEAfter nearly three months of persistent weakness, #Bitcoin’s apparent demand has finally turned back above zero — now sitting around +1,200 $BTC.Back in December, demand bottomed near -154K $BTC, a stretch that helped explain the sluggish… pic.twitter.com/HhHUJJuljK
— CryptosRus (@CryptosR_Us) February 21, 2026
Bitcoin ($TC) Demand Shifts, Signalling Start of Accumulation
The market statistics reveal a turnaround, suggesting a positive shift in Bitcoin’s demand. Specifically, after jumping from the -154,000 $BTC, as of December, the metric now shows +1,200 $BTC, highlighting the earliest time the demand has surpassed the 0 following December 2025. The respective shift potentially indicates the absorption of new $BTC supply by the long-term holders.
Historically, this metric points toward the rebuilding of basis for accumulation. This indicator is very important as it discloses whether the long-term Bitcoin investors are moving forward to absorb the latest issuance. Usually, when demand turns significantly negative, it raises the difficulty for the market as the exclusive supply overpowers buying interest.
Sustained Shift May Lead to Price Actions
According to CryptoQuant, positive readings normally take place ahead of a solid price action. They present a resurgence in the market confidence. Although the provisional positive shift does not guarantee a wider sustained market trend, it could serve as the initial sign of a transformation to accumulation.
What’s more, the demand recovery takes place at a point when the flagship crypto asset’s price has been facing huge resistance levels, after a distribution for months. While selling pressure is calming, the market seems to be entering the accumulation period. Overall, the sustenance of this trend could prove the earliest indications of a strong recovery period for Bitcoin ($BTC).
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