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BTC Centralization Soars 924%, 31% Now Held by Institutions

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BTC centralization has reached a critical 30.9% of Bitcoin’s total circulating supply, and this is being controlled by centralized treasuries including governments, ETFs, and also public companies. The institutional Bitcoin holdings surge represents a massive 924% increase since 2015, and these entities now control $668 billion worth of Bitcoin at current prices. This BTC centralization shift raises serious concerns about Bitcoin’s market volatility and also crypto investment risks as the market undergoes fundamental structural changes right now. Also Read: Uber Enters ‘Study Phase’ on Bitcoin and Crypto Payments How Institutional Bitcoin Holdings Shape Risk, Volatility & Trust Source: Watcher.Guru Institutional Accumulation Drives BTC Centralization Institutional Bitcoin holdings currently make up 6.1 million BTC, and such concentration introduces new dynamics to Bitcoin market volatility. Gemini’s study reveals that in all institutional types, the three largest enti...