Bitcoin (BTC) Sees Explosive Trading Volume Surge

As traditional finance integrates cryptocurrency through innovations like Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and crypto debit cards, Bitcoin has surged in trading volume, rivalling giants like Visa and Mastercard.

Recently, Bitcoin’s daily trading volume reached $46.4 billion, surpassing Visa’s $38.9 billion and Mastercard’s $24.7 billion as of July 18, 2024.

Despite these milestones, Bitcoin still trails behind assets like gold and the S&P 500, which command daily volumes of approximately $162.6 billion and $253 billion respectively.

Moreover, recent on-chain data from Santiment shows a decline in Bitcoin holders by 672,510 compared to the previous month, indicating cautious sentiment among traders amidst price fluctuations.

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While this reduction in holders might suggest uncertainty, metrics from IntoTheBlock reveal sustained growth in long-term Bitcoin holders, reaching an all-time high of 37.67 million in July 2024.

This shift underscores evolving investor behavior and the growing integration of Bitcoin into the global financial landscape.

Alexander Stefanov