On-chain · realized behavior

Bitcoin SOPR

SOPR — spent output profit ratio — measures whether coins moving on-chain are, on average, being sold at a profit or a loss. Where MVRV and NUPL describe paper gains, SOPR tracks realized behavior as coins actually change hands.

What is SOPR?

For every coin spent, SOPR divides the price at which it moves by the price at which it was last acquired. Aggregated, a value above one means coins are being spent in profit; below one, at a loss; near one, close to break-even.

How it is calculated

SOPR sums realized value against cost basis for spent outputs over each window. The page follows it as a daily series so you can see how it behaves around the pivotal value of one.

How to read it

In uptrends SOPR tends to hold above one and often bounces off it, as holders resist selling at a loss. A break below one that then acts as resistance can mark a shift in that resolve. Sustained sub-one readings reflect realized capitulation.

What it does not tell you

SOPR describes realized selling behavior, not future price, and is noisy on short windows. It is best read as a trend around one, not a single print. Live values are in the authenticated app.

Bitcoin SOPR — FAQ

What does SOPR above one mean?

SOPR above one means coins moving on-chain are on average being spent at a profit relative to when they were last acquired.

What does SOPR below one mean?

SOPR below one means coins are on average being spent at a loss, which reflects realized capitulation when it is sustained.

Why is the value of one important?

One is break-even: it separates aggregate profit-taking from loss-taking, so how SOPR behaves around one often matters more than its exact level.

How is SOPR different from NUPL?

NUPL measures unrealized paper profit or loss across all coins; SOPR measures realized profit or loss only on coins that actually moved.