Part 1 Advanced The Market Maker’s Exchange Checklist (Liquidity, Latency, and Risk Controls) Market makers and HFT desks: evaluate exchanges on execution quality, liquidity, latency, fees, margin, and security — with a WhiteBIT walkthrough. Open guide Long-term Bitcoin holders continue to eclipse exchange supply
Holding pattern shift: more Bitcoin now stashed by long-term investors
Quick Take
An intriguing shift in the Bitcoin market since October last year. The current data reveals that the cohort of Bitcoin on exchanges, standing at 2.3 million, is being outweighed by long-term holders, who collectively account for around 2.9 million Bitcoin. This change in the Bitcoin holding pattern signifies an apparent divergence, indicating a growing inclination towards long-term investment as opposed to conventional exchange-based trading.
As we progress, the share of Bitcoin on exchanges is gradually diminishing, suggesting a potential shift in investor strategy. Such a trend could imply growing confidence in Bitcoin's long-term value or perhaps a response to the volatility observed in the short-term exchange environment.
















