{"id":58228,"date":"2026-05-22T18:01:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T18:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bitrabo.com\/discover\/?p=58228"},"modified":"2026-05-22T18:01:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T18:01:30","slug":"bitcoin-accumulation-by-long-term-investors-increases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bitrabo.com\/discover\/bitcoin-accumulation-by-long-term-investors-increases\/","title":{"rendered":"Bitcoin Accumulation by Long-Term Investors Increases"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Bitcoin\u2019s market momentum has recently diminished following a general downturn, with its price remaining under the $80,000 threshold. Amid this ongoing trend, the behavior of long-term Bitcoin holders is garnering notable attention.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Growing_Control_of_Bitcoin_Supply_by_Long-Term_Holders\"><\/span>Growing Control of Bitcoin Supply by Long-Term Holders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Individuals classified as <strong>long-term holders<\/strong>, typically seasoned investors, are increasingly dominating the Bitcoin market. As the asset experiences limited price movement, these investors are progressively acquiring a greater share of the circulating supply of Bitcoin (BTC).<\/p>\n<p>According to data shared by On-Chain Mind, a recognized <strong>crypto analyst<\/strong>, long-term holders currently control over 81% of the total Bitcoin supply. This significant trend suggests a deepening conviction among seasoned investors, even as the market experiences short-term fluctuations.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The increasing confidence of these investors appears particularly aimed at Bitcoin\u2019s long-term price potential, especially during consolidation phases when less experienced investors tend to exit the market. As long-term holders acquire more Bitcoin, the resultant reduction in selling pressure may foster a conducive environment for future price increases.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, the amount of Bitcoin held by original holders has stabilized, with reviving supply becoming scarce. This indicates a shift where the market seems to be running out of sellers rather than approaching a significant collapse.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Institutional_Investors_Show_Different_Trends\"><\/span>Institutional Investors Show Different Trends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Contrastingly, this elevated confidence is not reflected among institutional investors. Research by Darkfost, a contributor for CryptoQuant, highlights a marked increase in selling tendencies among institutions, as indicated by the Coinbase Premium Index, which is dipping into negative ranges.<\/p>\n<p>This analysis relies on a modified approach tailored for quick evaluations using a 1-hour time frame. Additionally, it adopts a volume-weighted perspective that prioritizes higher trading volumes in its calculations.<\/p>\n<p>When this critical indicator turns negative, it typically suggests that Bitcoin\u2019s price on Coinbase Advanced is trailing behind that on Binance, a major trading platform. This trend points to a more aggressive selling strategy among institutions and professional investors on Coinbase than among their counterparts on Binance.<\/p>\n<p>This divergence helps assess market behavior between retail and institutional players, revealing that institutional trading tactics are increasingly focused on hedging while they await further clarity on the macroeconomic environment.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, these trends could shift swiftly depending on geopolitical developments, such as a potential reduction in tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. As a result, observing short-term trading behaviors remains crucial for understanding the current market dynamics.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tradingview.com\/x\/HgtesOM9\/\" alt=\"Bitcoin\" width=\"2084\" height=\"1636\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bitcoin\u2019s market momentum has recently diminished following a general downturn, with its price remaining under the $80,000 threshold. Amid this ongoing trend, the behavior of long-term Bitcoin holders is garnering notable attention. Growing Control of Bitcoin Supply by Long-Term Holders Individuals classified as long-term holders, typically seasoned investors, are increasingly dominating the Bitcoin market. 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