Institutions Add $53 Billion In Bitcoin As Retail Stays Fearful

Institutional demand for Bitcoin remains robust, as evidenced by wallets holding between 100 and 1,000 BTC (including ETFs) accumulating 577,000 BTC over the past year, according to CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju. This accumulation surge aligns with the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US, which have seen $1.2 billion in inflows this year despite Bitcoin's modest 6% price gain. Furthermore, corporate digital asset treasuries, notably Michael Saylor’s Strategy, have increased their holdings by 30% in six months, collectively holding over 1.1 million BTC. In contrast, retail sentiment, as measured by the Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index, has retreated to "fear" (32/100) following Bitcoin's drop from $97,000 to below $92,000 due to escalating US-Europe trade conflicts.

(Source：Cointelegraph)