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Retail lag as Bitcoin surges to new highs, hinting at institutional dominance over individual investors.
Gino Matos 2 min read 
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Despite the increase in memecoin trading volume, the numbers are still below pre-LIBRA scandal levels.
Active loans showing a faster pace suggest traders are seeking on-chain leveraging and higher yields.
This Bitcoin rally places every holder in profit as institutional demand soars.
The crypto whale position comes as Bitcoin flirts with new ATH amid record ETF inflows.
This is the first time Wilcke has made a substantial transfer to an exchange since moving $147 million in four transactions last year.
Accumulation movements absorb the selling pressure as investors realize profits, driving Bitcoin's realized cap to a record at $900 billion.
River believes that regulated Bitcoin products, leadership in mining infrastructure, and state-level policy support will help establish US dominance in crypto.
