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- The whale purchase confirmed continued institutional interest and defied speculation about depletion.
- iShares Bitcoin ETF reaches $1 billion in daily volume.
Bitcoin [BTC] has been on a consistent upward trajectory in recent weeks, prompting speculation about the sustainability of institutional interest and its potential to drive BTC to record highs.
Whales are still looking for more
A striking example of institutional commitment is evident in the recent whale purchase of 1,200 BTC, for a sum of $68.52 million, from Binance. [BNB].
The whale made an impressive unrealized gain of $5.3 million in less than two days, underscoring BTC’s continued appeal to major investors.
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Further bolstering institutional interest is the remarkable success of the iShares Bitcoin ETF ($IBIT). With a trading volume of $1 billion, $IBIT ranked 11th among all ETFs (Top 0.3%) at the time of writing.
This performance is particularly notable for a new ETF amid intense competition, highlighting its substantial institutional commitment and trust as evidenced by robust daily trading volume.
Large-scale investments and the popularity of BTC-related financial products also contributed to greater liquidity, market stability and potential upward price movements.
There are some concerns about Bitcoin
However, the concentration of BTC ownership among a few large entities could raise concerns about centralization.
While institutional interests reinforce market dynamics, an overly centralized ownership structure could lead to greater volatility and potential market manipulation.
Finding a balance between institutional involvement and maintaining the decentralized ethos of cryptocurrencies will be crucial to the long-term health of the BTC ecosystem.
At the time of writing, BTC was trading at $56,308.79, showing a growth of 4.41% in the past 24 hours. This price reflected the continued positive sentiment and demand for BTC in the market.
Source: Santiment
Research into the broader Bitcoin ecosystem also revealed insights into user engagement.
Read Bitcoin’s [BTC] Price forecast 2024-25
Despite the positive price movement, interest in Inscriptions and Ordinals, unique digital assets inscribed on satoshis, has declined.
This trend indicated that users may be more focused on traditional aspects of Bitcoin rather than exploring newer dimensions such as Ordinals and Inscriptions.
Source: Dune Analytics
