Analysis of Bitcoin ownership over time

exchange68September 12, 2024

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Quick Take

More than 10 years: 14.8% of the total Bitcoin supply is held by individuals or entities who have owned their Bitcoin for over 10 years.
Between 7 and 10 years: 5.6% of the total Bitcoin supply is held by individuals or entities who have owned their Bitcoin for a duration falling between 7 and 10 years.
Between 5 and 7 years: 8.7% of the total Bitcoin supply is held by individuals or entities who have owned their Bitcoin for a duration falling between 5 and 7 years.

In summary, approximately 30% of the total Bitcoin supply is held by holders who have owned their Bitcoin for 5 years or longer.

Analyst

James Van Straten

Former Lead Analyst at CryptoSlate

James fervently appreciates data, technology, and trend-spotting. As a tech and liberty maximalist, he hails Bitcoin as the 21st century’s paramount invention.

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