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Sign InIn a move to clarify the ownership structure of digital assets, a report by asset manager Bitwise reveals that individual investors control 66.1% of the total Bitcoin supply. According to the data, business entities hold 7.8%, while exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and other investment funds account for only 7.2%. These findings debunk common perceptions that major financial institutions or "Wall Street" have come to dominate the majority of the available market supply.
This distribution reflects the continued decentralized nature of the leading cryptocurrency despite rising institutional adoption over the past year. Compared to previous reports from Glassnode, holdings by smaller entities (those with less than 10 BTC) have shown steady growth, strengthening the retail ownership base per market data. Expert analysis suggests that while the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs in early 2024 increased fund holdings, they remain far from overtaking the retail share.
Looking ahead, Bitcoin price action remains closely tied to U.S. monetary policy expectations, with traders awaiting the release of the FOMC Minutes on July 8, 2026. In the absence of confirmed real-time price data for this period, investors are focusing on key psychological support levels while monitoring Chinese inflation data and U.S. jobless claims scheduled for July 9 as potential catalysts for market volatility.
Update: Latest data indicates the market is entering a major supply rotation phase, with long-term Bitcoin holders transferring their positions to a new generation of buyers. However, analysts warn that any unexpected rate hikes by the Federal Reserve could trigger market capitulation and intense selling pressure.
Update: Alongside retail dominance, a new index reveals that 25 major financial institutions scored 32% in Bitcoin service adoption depth. The index evaluates institutional readiness across five key areas: custody, trading, investment products, lending, and leadership support for digital asset initiatives.