Bitcoin supply held by long-term holders hits all-time high — Research

cointelegraph.com:

Data from Glassnode suggests that Bitcoin (BTC) is in an accumulation pattern with its available supply reaching a new historical low. According to the report, Bitcoin’s illiquid supply and long-term holders cohort rise.

As Bitcoin’s supply tightens, available BTC is being purchased by smaller, long-term holding entities.

Bitcoin accumulation among a majority of investor cohorts and the bullish conviction of long-term holders equates to investors gobbling up “92% of the newly mined supply” according to Glassnode analysis.

On the backs of smaller entities gobbling up Bitcoin’s minted supply, long-term holders have reached new highs versus short-term holders, something not seen since July 2023. In addition to the solid long-term holder ratio, short-term holder supply diminished to all-time lows.

The combined effect is creating a tightening of the BTC supply available for purchase, which is possibly helping to keep Bitcoin price above $34,000 and providing strong support above $30,000.

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In comments to Cointelegraph, LMAX Group market strategistJoel Kruger explained how a Bitcoin price breakout to $40,000 could occur,

Illiquid coins with Bitcoin’s finite supply are typically a bullish market indicator. The illiquid Bitcoin supply continues on pace for monthly inflows for another year. The net increase of illiquid Bitcoin is 71,000 BTC per month.

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The growing confidence in Bitcoin amidst the tightening supply is not limited only to smaller entities. Nearly all entity cohorts are increasing their Bitcoin holdings year-to-date, an action that is well