Key Points
- Bitcoin wallets holding a minimum of $100 are nearing record highs, according to a Binance report.
- There’s a significant surge in small Bitcoin holders, indicating renewed interest and optimism in the cryptocurrency.
A recent report from Binance suggests a significant increase in the number of Bitcoin wallets holding at least $100.
This trend is approaching its all-time high, indicating a renewed interest and optimism in Bitcoin among retail investors.
Rising Retail Presence
The rise in retail investors is happening in tandem with the institutional adoption driven by Bitcoin ETFs.
In 2024, the holdings of these ETFs doubled, increasing from 650,000 BTC to over 1,250,000 BTC.
Over 50% of the Bitcoin supply has remained unmoved for more than two years, suggesting strong holder behavior.
Market Metrics and Institutional Changes
Market metrics indicate this momentum, with 86% of BTC currently showing profit.
This suggests positive returns across different wallet sizes.
CryptoQuant data shows that accumulation rates have accelerated, with a monthly expansion of 228,000 BTC.
However, the report also shows that large investors have been driving Bitcoin price gains since the US election.
The holdings of these investors have grown from 16.2 million to 16.4 million BTC.
In contrast, small investors have reduced their holdings from 1.75 million to 1.69 million.
The institutional sector has seen significant changes with the launch of ETFs, notably BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT).
This ETF has accumulated over $50 billion in assets within 11 months, marking the most successful ETF launch in BlackRock’s history.
Technical indicators show that the MVRV Z-Score is remaining below levels typically associated with market tops.
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index maintains a healthy bullish sentiment, with a 30-day simple moving average at 75%.