Bitcoin Frôle les 100,000$ : Les Investisseurs Retail Toujours aux Commandes !
CléBitcoin (BTC) trades at $99,340.23, inching ever closer to the long-awaited $100K mark. While institutional interest is growing, retail investors remain the dominant force behind this historic rally, holding 88.07% of all circulating BTC.
Retail Investors Power BTC’s Ascent
Despite fears of institutional dominance, retail investors continue to wield significant influence in the Bitcoin market. Retail investors control 88.07% of BTC supply, with whales and institutions lagging far behind at 1.26% and 10.68%, respectively. This grassroots control emphasizes Bitcoin’s decentralized ethos, reflecting Satoshi Nakamoto’s vision of a democratized financial system.
Adding momentum to Bitcoin’s price is the landmark launch of BlackRock’s BTC ETF options, which recorded $1.9 billion in notional value traded on day one. This development not only boosts institutional interest but also lowers entry barriers for everyday investors, reinforcing retail investors’ foothold in the market.
As Jeff Park, Head of Alpha Strategies at Bitwise Invest, noted on X, the ETF’s debut could reshape access to BTC, making it more accessible while still aligning with its decentralized ideals.
Ownership Trends and Market Volatility
The distribution of BTC ownership further highlights the retail sector’s dominance:
-Retail Investors: 88.07%
-Whales: 1.26%
-Institutions: 10.68%
-Funds and ETFs: 5.2% (1.09 million BTC)
-Governments: Approximately 2.5% (U.S. and China holdings combined)
While institutions like Coinbase hold over 2.25 million BTC, most of it belongs to their clients. Meanwhile, Satoshi Nakamoto’s untouched wallet, containing 96,845 BTC, serves as a historical reminder of Bitcoin’s origins.
Despite the rally, Bitcoin remains volatile. For instance, on Nov. 21, BTC dipped to $95,756.24, with trading volumes reaching a staggering $98.40 billion. This volatility underscores the crucial role retail investors play during both surges and corrections, even as institutional participation grows.
Will BTC Break $100,000?
As Bitcoin flirts with the $100,000 milestone, the data debunks claims of centralization. While financial products like ETFs attract institutions, they also make BTC more accessible to retail investors.
The rising price aligns with Bitcoin’s core principle of decentralization, keeping the market balanced between large-scale institutional inflows and individual participation. With retail investors still at the helm, Bitcoin’s journey toward $100,000 showcases the power of grassroots adoption in shaping the future of finance.
CléRédacteur pour Crypto-Neet. J'ai commencé à m'intéresser aux cryptomonnaies en 2017, juste avant le bull run de fin d'année. Après avoir réalisé toutes les erreurs de débutant, j'ai décidé de m'intéresser sérieusement à la blockchain, à la DeFi et au trading. C'est aujourd'hui devenu une passion de tous les jours que je partage à travers des articles d'actualités et des reviews vulgarisées. Passionné aussi par la création de contenus, je tente de créer une expérience intéressante et facile à utiliser pour les lecteurs et utilisateurs. Dernièrement, je me spécialise sur l'utilisation de Midjourney pour accompagner nos contenus sur la cryptomonnaie. Je rédige aussi des articles sur Alti Trading et Tradingbeasts. Retrouvez-moi sur X.
