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Analysis of Bitcoin ownership over time

Exploring the percentage of bitcoin held for over 5 years

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  1. More than 10 years: 14.8% of the total Bitcoin supply is held by individuals or entities who have owned their Bitcoin for over 10 years.
  2. Between 7 and 10 years: 5.6% of the total Bitcoin supply is held by individuals or entities who have owned their Bitcoin for a duration falling between 7 and 10 years.
  3. Between 5 and 7 years: 8.7% of the total Bitcoin supply is held by individuals or entities who have owned their Bitcoin for a duration falling between 5 and 7 years.

In summary, approximately 30% of the total Bitcoin supply is held by holders who have owned their Bitcoin for 5 years or longer.

Hodl Waves: (Source: Glassnode)
Hodl Waves: (Source: Glassnode)
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James Van Straten
James Van Straten
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James fervently appreciates data, technology, and trend-spotting. As a tech and liberty maximalist, he hails Bitcoin as the 21st century's paramount invention.

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