Bitcoin Weak Hands Sell as Large Holders Increase Holdings
Bitcoin (BTC) is approaching its all-time high of $111,814 from May 2025, with a significant shift in holder composition occurring. New data indicates that retail investors are selling their BTC holdings to larger investors.
Key Developments
- Retail investors, holding less than one BTC, reduced their total holdings by 54,500 BTC YoY, now totaling 1.69 million BTC.
- Large holders, with 1,000 BTC or more, increased their holdings by 507,700 BTC, reaching 16.57 million BTC.
- Institutions are acquiring BTC at a rate approximately seven times higher than retail sellers.
- The current post-halving issuance is around 450 BTC per day, suggesting potential supply constraints amid high demand.
- Retail interest remains low compared to previous market cycles, indicating possible room for further price growth.
- The Bitcoin 30-day MA Binary CDD analysis shows the market is not overheating.
- The short-term holder realized price is nearing $98,000, indicating strong support levels and investor confidence.
- Both retail and institutional holders are reducing exchange deposits, suggesting reluctance to sell.
Current BTC price is $107,012, reflecting a 0.5% decrease in the last 24 hours.
