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Long-term holders of Bitcoin (BTC) have accumulated at record levels over the past month, accelerating a supply shock that is rapidly reducing the amount of available supply in the market.
According to cryptocurrency outlet The Crypto Basic on March 4 (local time), on-chain analysts estimate that long-term Bitcoin holders have added approximately 212,000 BTC over the past month. This marks the largest accumulation in recent months, indicating that institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals are confidently absorbing exchange-held supply like a black hole, betting on Bitcoin’s long-term appreciation.
This trend among long-term holders has become even more pronounced as Bitcoin’s price moved sideways or underwent temporary corrections. Analysts noted that securing 212,000 BTC within a single month is a strong signal that liquid supply in the market is being locked up. They added that if this supply shortage coincides with rising demand, it could trigger exponential price growth. In particular, institutional buying pressure through spot Bitcoin ETFs has further intensified the market’s supply constraints.
On-chain data shows that the proportion of addresses holding Bitcoin for more than one year is approaching an all-time high. This suggests that so-called “diamond hands” investors, who are unfazed by short-term price volatility, are increasingly dominating the market. Meanwhile, Bitcoin reserves on exchanges have fallen to multi-year lows, strengthening downside support and making the market more resilient to potential shocks than ever before.
Market experts predict that if the current accumulation trend continues, Bitcoin could enter an unprecedented phase of value revaluation. With a massive 212,000 BTC moving into long-term storage wallets, selling pressure has significantly diminished, creating conditions where even modest buying interest could drive substantial price increases. Investors are closely watching the average acquisition costs of long-term holders and exchange inflow and outflow data as key indicators to gauge the strength of the next bull market.
The Bitcoin supply shock is no longer just a hypothesis but a data-backed reality. The relentless accumulation by long-term holders demonstrates that Bitcoin has firmly established itself not merely as a speculative asset but as a reliable store of value. With supply capped and holders growing increasingly steadfast, Bitcoin’s scarcity value is expected to shine even brighter over time.
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