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The Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) ratio, a popular indicator used to gauge the profit and loss of Bitcoin (BTC) holders, has reached a critical threshold that has historically been a precursor to significant price corrections. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez brought attention to this trend through a tweet, warning that the Bitcoin MVRV indicator has climbed to 19.57%. 

This is a notable increase, especially when considering that since February 2021, in each instance the indicator surpassed the 18% mark, it was followed by a notable decrease in Bitcoin's price, ranging between 24% and 55%. The MVRV ratio is a valuation metric that compares the market value (the current price) of Bitcoin to its realized value (the average price at which each Bitcoin last moved).

Is Bitcoin price correction coming?

Typically, a high MVRV ratio suggests that the price is overvalued relative to its "fair" value, which can lead to a sell-off, while a low ratio indicates undervaluation. With the ratio currently sitting at 19.57%, there is mounting concern among traders and investors about a potential steep price correction in the near future.

This warning comes amid a remarkable rally on the Bitcoin market. As of the latest updates, Bitcoin has been trading at $66,733, marking a 2.45% increase in the last 24 hours and an impressive 54.74% surge in the last 30 days. This has pushed Bitcoin's market capitalization up by 2.46%, reaching a staggering $1.3 trillion. However, the potential for volatility is underscored by recent market activities.

According to CoinGlass data, there has been a total of $158.37 million in Bitcoin liquidations over the last 24 hours. Breaking this down further, $65.31 million were in long liquidations, while short liquidations accounted for $93.07 million. This indicates a high level of market activity and potentially speculative behavior, which could exacerbate the effects of any potential price corrections.