Nearly Half of Bitcoin’s Supply Remains Flat: What It Means for Investors

According to data from Glassnode, nearly half of Bitcoin's total supply has remained flat over the past six months, reflecting strong investor confidence.

Despite significant market volatility and a new all-time high reached five months ago, many Bitcoin holders have opted not to sell.

Glassnode’s findings indicate that over 45% of all BTC have been inactive in their portfolios for at least six months. This trend suggests that many long-term holders (LTH) – those who have held their coins for a minimum of 155 days – are keeping their investments rather than cashing them in during price spikes.

Traditionally, LTH have been known to sell off their coins in periods leading up to historic highs, such as the run-up to the March peak. However, recent data suggests a change, with LTH increasingly choosing to hold onto their coins.

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This has contributed to the stabilisation and subsequent increase in the proportion of the network’s wealth controlled by them.

The company’s report points to a significant slowdown in LTH selling pressure, allowing wealth held by long-term investors to remain at historically high levels compared to previous all-time peaks. This shows that despite the selling pressure, many Bitcoin investors are confident in the asset’s long-term prospects.

While market sentiment remains cautious due to concerns about potential sell-offs and retests of recent lows, some analysts see reasons for optimism.

Alexander Stefanov