An intriguing phenomenon has emerged during the current Bitcoin upswing, with the creation of Bitcoin millionaires not keeping pace with the market’s upwards trajectory. The analysis from Kaiko indicates that the slower emergence of wallets holding at least a million dollars in Bitcoin coincides with the cryptocurrency‘s price surge, hinting that some investors might be capitalizing on the appreciation to realize gains.
Comparative Growth Trends in Bitcoin Wealth
Despite Bitcoin’s robust 70% price increase in the recent period, resulting in a high of $73,000, the formation of new Bitcoin millionaires is not mirroring the growth rate observed in the 2020-2021 period. This divergence suggests that the latest bull market may differ from past trends, with fewer than 2,000 new millionaire wallets appearing each day.
The Paris-based analytics firm Kaiko has reported that this number is significantly lower than during the previous bull run, where daily millionaire wallet creations surpassed 4,000. Additionally, the number of wallets holding at least $10 million in Bitcoin has plateaued compared to past periods of rapid growth.
Exploring the Forces Behind the Reduced Growth
Several factors could be contributing to the slower rate of millionaire wallet growth. Potential causes identified by Kaiko include a delay in fresh capital injection into the market, profit-taking by large-scale investors at new peak prices, and a shift towards utilizing custodial services over personal wallets for asset storage.
Moreover, the data suggests an increasing imbalance in market liquidity, with a heavier concentration of sell limit orders near market price. This trend may indicate a prevailing sentiment among investors to secure profits at these record levels, adding to the pressure on the growth rate of high-value Bitcoin wallets.