I just learned that a whopping 30.9% of the world’s circulating Bitcoin is now controlled by institutions. Because, you know, nothing says “decentralized” like a bunch of suits in a boardroom 🤣.
This represents over 6.1 million BTC, or roughly $668 billion at current prices. To put that into perspective, that’s like buying every single avocado toast in the world… and then some 🥑.
The researchers behind this report claim that this concentration of holdings is a sign of institutional investors finally embracing Bitcoin. Because, you know, it’s not like they’re just trying to make a quick buck or anything 🤑.
Apparently, the amount of BTC held by centralized treasuries has increased by a staggering 924% since 2014. That’s like me increasing my coffee consumption by 924%… which, to be honest, is entirely possible ☕️.
But don’t worry, folks! This transition is a sign of market maturity… or so they say. I mean, who needs decentralization when you can have a bunch of rich people controlling everything? 🤷♂️
It turns out that half of the Bitcoin controlled by institutions is held on centralized exchanges. Because, you know, nothing says “secure” like storing your cryptocurrency on a website that can be hacked at any moment 🤯.
And let’s not forget about the sovereign holdings! Governments around the world have accumulated large Bitcoin reserves, primarily through asset seizures and forfeitures. Because, you know, nothing says “fair” like taking someone’s Bitcoin without their consent 😂.
The study concludes that Bitcoin’s transition into centralized custody signals a long-term structural transformation. Or, in other words, Bitcoin is slowly becoming just another boring financial instrument 📊.
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2025-06-13 10:30