According to CryptoPotato, crypto analyst Dylan LeClair reported on March 7 that supply distribution has started in the Bitcoin market, with long-term holders beginning to sell as new market entrants, such as exchange-traded funds (ETFs), emerge. Despite this, LeClair noted that there is no cause for concern as ETFs are experiencing massive demand and are acquiring more coins daily. He emphasized the strength of distribution during a bull market while the price continues to rise parabolically.
LeClair stated that the demand for ETFs has surpassed initial expectations, with increasing strength into the rally. The nine new funds have consistently broken records in terms of inflows and daily trading volumes since their launch nearly two months ago. On March 5, BlackRock's IBIT fund saw a record $788 million in inflows as Bitcoin prices reached a new all-time high. BlackRock and Fidelity alone have purchased over 284,000 BTC since their launch, accounting for more than 1% of the total Bitcoin supply.
However, Bitcoin distribution is still in its early stages and is being overshadowed by new demand from ETFs and institutional investors. Catalysts for further Bitcoin adoption and price appreciation include continued ETF inflows, corporate adoption, and potential sovereign accumulation by countries looking to move away from the U.S. dollar hegemony. LeClair predicts that the distribution of Bitcoin by long-term holders will increase as new price highs are reached, but this supply is likely to be absorbed by the growing institutional demand, leading to a sustained bull market.
