It remains relatively modest for now, but the share of supply held for more than one year is gradually starting to increase again, signaling an early shift in market behavior.
The 30-day change has been in positive territory since mid-December, suggesting that investors are increasingly choosing to hold their BTC rather than distribute it.
This type of dynamic often reflects a transition from a more speculative market environment toward a phase of stronger long-term conviction.
Between October and today, the amount of BTC held for one year or more has increased from 12 million to 12.4 million BTC.
While the magnitude remains moderate, it highlights a meaningful shift in behavior and market dynamics that appears to be unfolding.
Historically, the share of supply held for more than one year tends to decline sharply at cycle tops, as long-term holders distribute their coins.
Conversely, it gradually rebuilds throughout bear markets, as investors accumulate with a longer-term horizon.
This progressive increase can therefore be interpreted as an early signal of market stabilization, with supply increasingly moving into stronger hands.
However, it’s important to understand that this is a long-term timeframe, it’s a dynamic that takes time to develop.
Bitcoin and U.S. Capital Flows: Is the Market Quietly Re-Accumulating?
In recent days, Bitcoin data combined with the Coinbase Premium Index has been showing a notable shift in the structure of capital flows.
The Coinbase Premium Index measures the price difference of Bitcoin on Coinbase compared to international exchanges. When the index is positive, it reflects stronger buying pressure from U.S. investors, typically institutional players.
In a bullish scenario, if the Premium Index continues to remain positive and strengthens steadily, the market could enter a new uptrend.
The data is sending a clear signal: smart money is showing signs of returning, but the market is still in a preparatory phase. This could be an important transition period, where long-term positions begin to be built ahead of the next major trend.
On the [BTC]: Open Interest Change By Exchange 7D chart, Binance posted a $350 million increase in open interest, its highest level since March 20. Bybit followed with $299 million, while OKX reached $200 million.