Despite robust on-chain activity and increased demand from large investors, Bitcoin has struggled to initiate a major price rally. Insights from recent data suggest long-term holders and big traders are boosting their Bitcoin positions, evident from the rapid monthly growth rate of 4.4%—the fastest since April this year. Large-scale investors alone have added a sizeable 70,000 BTC to their holdings over the last 30 days, marking the most considerable accumulation we’ve seen since the early part of the year.
This eagerness to acquire Bitcoin isn’t just limited to private investors. Institutional interest appears to be maintaining momentum. Recent on-chain data points to significant accumulations by these entities, even as Bitcoin’s notorious price volatility has simmered down. Notably, selling pressure has also receded; traders who cashed in on their Bitcoin investments have seen unrealized profits drop to 3% from a high of 69% as of early March, indicating a period of price stabilization and potentially growing investor confidence in holding the asset for longer durations.
Ethereum is also sharing the limelight with Bitcoin when it comes to investor demand. The green light for spot Ethereum ETFs in the United States has precipitated a surge in acquisitions, with long-term holders purchasing an average of 40,000 ETH daily since May 20. The boost in Ethereum’s desirability is a testament to the market’s maturing perspective on cryptocurrencies beyond Bitcoin.
On the topic of ETFs, U.S. spot Bitcoin funds have also seen a surge in interest, with total holdings expanding from 819,000 BTC on May 1 to 859,000 BTC on June 6. Furthermore, on June 7, these funds recorded a net inflow of $131 million, contributing to an impressive run of 19 consecutive days of inflows. Such metrics underscore a sustained investor interest despite Bitcoin’s recent price dip following economic data releases, including the jobs report and unemployment figures, which influenced its decline from around $72,000 to $69,000 last Friday.
At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at approximately $69,200, which is about 6% shy of its historic peak. While its current market position holds it below the much-coveted all-time high, the persistent buying behavior among institutional investors and long-term holders indicates a strong undercurrent of belief in Bitcoin’s value proposition. As the cryptocurrency landscape continues to evolve, many eyes will be fixed on these indicators to glean insights into the market’s direction and confidence in digital assets as a whole.
