Bitcoin Experiences Decline in Non-Empty Wallets, But Historical Trends Suggest Long-Term Price Gains
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The user base of Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has shifted markedly. Meanwhile, networks such as those of Ethereum and XRP continue to grow, marked by an increasing number of wallets. In contrast, the Bitcoin network has experienced a not-so-friendly drop in non-empty wallets. For the past three weeks, Bitcoin’s count of non-empty wallets has gone in the opposite direction of the overall trend in the market for cryptocurrencies, which, despite the recent drop in the price of Bitcoin, is still markedly up over the same time last year. In that same three-week period, the price of Bitcoin has dropped by 8.3 percent. On October 20, 2023, the price of one Bitcoin was $27,479.22. The Decline of Small Traders and Its Impact on Bitcoin The decline in the number of Bitcoin wallets with a balance seems to be driven by retail traders of all kinds, especially those with smaller bitcoin holdings. Many of these investors have expressed that they find the current market conditions quite nerve-wracking. On top of that, the market as a whole has not been doing well. In this context, it is not surprising to see that many are deciding to exit the crypto space entirely. Several factors could be responsible for this shift, including the fear, uncertainty, and doubt that often dominate the crypto landscape during times of market corrections. Small traders, who typically enter the market during bullish phases or after witnessing significant price movements, are more likely to panic during downturns. As Bitcoin’s price fluctuates and faces downward pressure, retail traders tend to sell off their assets in an attempt to cut losses and avoid further exposure to potential declines. This behavior is not unique to Bitcoin, as it is common across various asset classes during periods of heightened uncertainty. 📊…
Filed under: News - @ February 14, 2025 2:23 pm