According to recent data from on-chain analytics firm Glassnode, the amount of Bitcoin available for purchase on exchanges has significantly decreased.As of February 2023, Bitcoin exchanges reportedly own 16% less BTC than the oldest hodlers, indicating a trend of higher BTC ownership among long-term holders compared to exchanges.
In addition, the data reveals that a significant portion of the BTC supply has been dormant for at least a decade, with more BTC in this category than the amount available for purchase on exchanges.
This has resulted in exchange reserves reaching their lowest levels since early 2018, with Bitcoin currently trading at $23,287.
Bitcoin Supply Maturation Highlighted by Astonishing Statistic:-
Recent statistics indicate that major Bitcoin exchanges' BTC balances have reached their lowest levels in years, reflecting the determination of long-term hodlers to hold onto their assets. As of February 27, the exchanges tracked by Glassnode held a combined total of 2,272,798 BTC, which is the lowest number since March 2018. In March 2020, this figure reached an all-time high of 3,202,326 BTC, but has been steadily declining since the COVID-19 cross-market crash, with reserves falling 29% lower as of now due to the 2022 bear market.
Source:- Glassnode, Bitcoin exchange balance chart.
Moreover, the impressive data reveals that exchanges now hold less BTC compared to the oldest hodler addresses, indicating higher BTC ownership among long-term holders. According to William Clemente, co-founder of Bitcoin-focused research firm Reflexivity, "there is now more Bitcoin that hasn't moved in at least 10 years than there is on exchanges," which is a wild statistic. Further data from Glassnode shows that the total BTC that has been dormant for ten years or more is now 2,645,956 BTC, which is 16% more than the total exchange balance.
Source:- Glassnode, BTC supply last active 10+ years ago chart.
Hodlers Show Resilience as Data Indicates No Panic Selling:-
According to a report by CryptoPatel, hodlers of Bitcoin have demonstrated a strong level of resilience in 2023 despite the challenging market conditions witnessed in the previous year. Despite the increasing value of BTC, hodlers have continued to hold their assets, with limited sales and increased exposure. This trend has persisted, as evidenced by a four-month high in hodlers' combined net position change observed over the weekend.
Source:- Glassnode, Bitcoin hodler net position change chart
Such data indicates a strong sense of confidence and optimism among hodlers, suggesting a lack of panic selling in the current market.
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