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Why are ordinary Bitcoin holders fading away despite Bitcoin’s meteoric rise?
Address holdings of less than 100 BTC are sinking to record lows, indicating small traders have either been priced out or simply lost interest. Shocking, isn’t it? 😱
Who’s steering this Bitcoin bull run?
It’s not your average Joe anymore. The heavyweights-those holding between 100 and 1,000 BTC-are scooping up more than 10K BTC daily. Plus, ETF holdings are hitting a staggering 620K BTC ($76.9B). This is the era of whales, not retail. 🐋💰
Bitcoin [BTC] rocketed to an all-time high of $125,725, then pulled back slightly to $123,859 as of now. 🚀🪙
Despite the king of crypto reaching these record levels, many small investors are still scratching their heads, wondering what’s next. 🤔
The Shrinking Pool of Bitcoin Retail Holders
Who would’ve guessed it? Despite Bitcoin shattering records, retail traders are nowhere to be found. It’s like they were all invited to the party but decided to stay home. 🙄
According to crypto expert Darkfost from CryptoQuant, wallets holding less than 100 BTC are becoming increasingly rare. 😮
This cycle is shaping up to be something entirely new-retail participation is at an all-time low. What gives? Has Bitcoin lost its magic for the average investor?
In fact, the portion of Bitcoin held by retail traders has decreased since the previous bear market, even though this cycle has been the most profitable ever. Weird, huh? 🤷♂️
So, what’s the deal? Are retail traders just uninterested or straight-up priced out? 🤔
Big Money Pushes Retail Out
AMBCrypto noticed that the retail absence is a direct result of big-money players swooping in. 🦸♂️💸
Bitcoin at $120k per coin is no longer pocket change. Small traders? They’re feeling the pinch. 😬
So, while the small fish swim away, the whales and institutional investors have come to play. These “big boys” have dominated this cycle, adding over 10K BTC every single day. They’re buying up like it’s Black Friday. 🛒
Just look at October 6th-whales added over 124k BTC. Big players want in, and they’re not shy about showing it. 🏊♂️💰
And don’t get me started on institutional players. With Bitcoin ETFs launching in 2024, institutions are diving into BTC like it’s the next big thing. Through ETFs, institutions now control a massive 620.95K BTC-about $76.9 billion worth! 😱
Just last week, Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a net weekly inflow of $3.24 billion. That’s the second-highest weekly inflow ever. Guess what? Retail? Not so much. 🤦♂️
This massive inflow proves one thing: This cycle is not for the small guys. Big money has come to stay. Retail? Well, they’re more like an afterthought. 😓
What Does This Mean for BTC?
Bitcoin has matured into a major player in the world of assets, and as such, retail traders have been squeezed out. 😢
Large holders, from whales to institutions, are now taking the long view. Retail trading has essentially been ousted. 😶
But you know what? For Bitcoin, the decline of retail could be a good thing. With fewer small traders around, Bitcoin has rocketed to these historical highs. 🚀
So, as long as this trend continues, BTC could test those all-time highs again-maybe even reach new ones. Hold on tight! 🎢💸
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2025-10-06 14:12