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Bitcoin supply shift toward long-term holders

Overview

Bitcoin market dynamics have shown a significant shift toward long-term accumulation. On-chain data indicates that long-term holder supply reached an all-time high as large whales (wallets holding 1,000–10,000 BTC) accumulated approximately 66,700 BTC over a 60-day period. This accumulation occurred while mid-tier holders (100–1,000 BTC) engaged in an aggressive sell-off of about 77,800 BTC.

Subsequent data shows a continuing decline in short-term holdings. The proportion of Bitcoin held by those who have owned it for three to six months has dropped to 8.1%, while holdings purchased within the last day represent only 1.2% of the supply. Analysts suggest this trend of moving supply into the hands of less reactive, long-term investors may signal the end of a bear market and could increase market resilience.

Entities

Glassnode · Bitcoin · CryptoQuant · Darkfost

Timeline

  1. 29 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Bitcoin short-term holdings decline as market shifts to long-term investors

    Bitcoin short-term holdings are hitting lows as supply shifts to long-term investors, a trend analysts suggest often precedes the end of a bear market.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Bitcoin Whales Boost Long-Term Holder Supply as Mid-Tier Sellers Retreat

    Bitcoin’s long‑term holder supply hits record as whales add ~66,700 BTC while mid‑tier owners sell ~78,000 BTC, tightening liquid supply and hinting at a medium‑term bullish outlook.

Sources

crypto-insiders.nl · newsbit.nl