Bitcoin holdings show a major change. U.S.-based entities now control 65% more Bitcoin than offshore groups. This shift shows more institutional demand and clearer rules in the American market. These changes affect BTC market volatility and global trading patterns. The drop in offshore Bitcoin holdings marks a key change in crypto markets.
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U.S. Entities Lead Global Bitcoin Holdings, Shifting Market Volatility and Regulatory Uncertainty
Unprecedented Growth in U.S. Bitcoin Reserves
U.S. Bitcoin holdings hit new records as big investors bought more. Data from CryptoQuant shows U.S. entities’ Bitcoin reserves grew from 1.24 times offshore holdings in September 2024 to 1.66 times in December. MicroStrategy bought 1,070 BTC at $94,004 each. They now own 447,470 BTC, which is 2.1% of all Bitcoin.
Market Impact and Price Dynamics
The year is 2035. Bitcoin is at – and you can hold me to this – $1.5 million. And somewhere someone is asking "Is now a good time to buy Bitcoin?" pic.twitter.com/BmuQnqlOSt
— Timothy Peterson (@nsquaredvalue) January 8, 2025
New rules changed how Bitcoin holdings work. Bitcoin’s price fell from $108,135 to $93,000. “This dip isn’t done dipping,” warns Keith Alan, co-founder of Material Indicators, pointing to buyers waiting for entry points around $86,500. U.S. groups’ BTC holdings shape how people trade.
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Institutional Adoption and Future Outlook
Trader's On-chain unrealized profit margins (purple area) have declined significantly amid the ongoing Bitcoin price correction. This is healthy after a rally that got us above $100k.
— Julio Moreno (@jjcmoreno) January 8, 2025
Trader's realized price (pink line, price support during bull markets) is at $88k right now vs… pic.twitter.com/oZ7YonnKBY
U.S. Bitcoin ETFs brought in $106.8 billion. More U.S. groups buy BTC while offshore holdings drop. “Trader’s unrealized profit margins have declined significantly amid the ongoing Bitcoin price correction. This is healthy after a rally that got us above $100k,” notes CryptoQuant analyst Julio Moreno.
Long-term Price Projections
The year is 2035. Bitcoin is at – and you can hold me to this – $1.5 million. And somewhere someone is asking "Is now a good time to buy Bitcoin?" pic.twitter.com/BmuQnqlOSt
— Timothy Peterson (@nsquaredvalue) January 8, 2025
Timothy Peterson thinks Bitcoin will reach $1.5 million by 2035. He bases this on network growth patterns. “The year is 2035. Bitcoin is at—and you can hold me to this—$1.5 million,” Peterson wrote. U.S. groups keep buying BTC despite short-term price changes.
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