You Won’t Believe How Bitcoin’s ‘Ancient’ Coins Are About to Take Over!

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Imagine, if you will, a world where Bitcoin—yes, that thing you still can’t explain to your mom—becomes even more exclusive. A new research report from Fidelity Digital Assets suggests that by 2035, up to 30% of all Bitcoin could be in a weird, eternal nap, dubbed the “ancient” category. What’s ancient, you ask? Coins that have been tucked away for over 10 years. Yeah, these coins are practically grandpa-level Bitcoin. So, what’s going on? Well, turns out that old coins are growing faster than new ones, something that’s never happened in Bitcoin’s 16-year existence.

The Rise of the Bitcoin Fossils

It all started with Bitcoin’s April 2024 halving. Suddenly, Bitcoin’s ecosystem had a shift so subtle, it could’ve been a plot twist in a Netflix series. According to research analyst Zack Wainwright, the number of ancient Bitcoin coins entering the market is now outpacing the number of new ones being mined. As of June 8, 2025, an average of 566 BTC per day joins the ancient supply, while only 450 BTC is being mined. If this trend keeps up, we might be looking at a future where Bitcoin’s past is more valuable than its present. Talk about vintage!

Here’s the fun part: Ancient Bitcoin now makes up over 17% of the total supply, which is about 3.4 million BTC. In case you’re wondering, that’s worth a cool $360 billion. Oh, and one-third of this ancient supply? It’s chilling with Satoshi himself (or, you know, wherever Satoshi is hiding these days). However, don’t get too excited; some of these coins are probably lost forever. Probably.

But wait, there’s more! Fidelity’s report doesn’t just talk about the numbers, it dives into the growing influence of these immobile, dust-covered coins. According to Wainwright, the sheer conviction of long-term holders is starting to make Bitcoin feel even scarcer. Not exactly a hotbed of liquidity, but definitely the kind of thing that makes you look at your portfolio and cry in the shower.

Now, we’ve all heard the phrase “don’t touch that, it’s ancient!” Well, Bitcoin seems to have caught on. According to Fidelity, the supply of Bitcoin held for 5 years or more has been decreasing at a higher rate than usual. Since the 2024 U.S. election, this supply has decreased 39% of the time—three times more often than before. But before you think the long-term holders are frantically selling, Wainwright cautions us not to jump to conclusions. Some of this movement is just the result of people being weird and moving their coins for no reason at all. Maybe they just like playing with them?

Looking ahead, Fidelity’s predictions are almost as dramatic as a season finale cliffhanger. If things keep going as they are, ancient Bitcoin could account for 20% of the total supply by 2028, 25% by 2034, and a whopping 30% by 2035. And that’s factoring in public companies holding over 1,000 BTC. There are 27 such companies, by the way. They’re just sitting on a combined 800,000 BTC, probably in cold storage, because apparently, public companies aren’t too keen on moving their Bitcoin around like it’s a hot potato.

In conclusion, if Bitcoin was a rock band, ancient supply would be the grizzled, unshakable lead singer who refuses to retire. It’s not just about the numbers; it’s about scarcity. Wainwright says that as these ancient coins stay locked away, Bitcoin’s rarity—and possibly its price—could increase. In an increasingly liquid market, these ancient coins could very well be the heavyweights that define Bitcoin’s next big era.

As of right now, Bitcoin’s price stands at $104,888. So, you know, just another day in the Bitcoin world, where even coins can be ancient relics.

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2025-06-19 18:13