Bitcoin Reaches New ATH of $111,980 Amid Low Retail Participation

Bitcoin (BTC) reached a new all-time high (ATH) of $111,980 on Binance, surpassing its previous ATH of $108,786 from January 2025. Current rally lacks retail investor participation, which has historically supported sustained bull markets.

Bitcoin Rally Low On Retail Interest

Retail activity during the BTC rally is notably subdued.
Transfer volume in the $0 to $10,000 range shows only slight increase despite price surge.
Current momentum appears driven by institutional investors.
Institutional firm Strategy continues to accumulate BTC, nearing 600,000 BTC holdings.
Historical patterns indicate that significant retail volume is needed for sustained price increases.
Analyst suggests that retail participation needs to increase for continued price expansion.

"We’re seeing early signs of movement, but it’s not yet a breakout. If retail volume kicks in over the next few weeks, new ATHs may just be the beginning."

Predicting BTC’s Next Move

BTC reserves on exchanges are decreasing rapidly; Coinbase saw an outflow of 7,883 BTC.
Technical indicators suggest potential for BTC to reach another ATH soon, eyeing $112,000.
Mixed whale behavior observed; short-term whales taking profits while long-term holders remain stable.
Medium-term outlook remains positive, with predictions of a $200,000 price target by the end of 2025.
Current BTC price at $108,802, down 0.6% in the last 24 hours.