Bitcoin

Over a year has seen 13.3 million Bitcoin, valuated at approximately $388.7 billion, remain untouched, as per data collected by blockchain analytics expert, Glassnode. 
This figure, amounting to 68.54% of the circulating 19,451,256 <a href="https://crypto.ro/en/bitcoin/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">BTC</a>, demonstrates an emerging preference for holding as an investment strategy. 
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Crypto investors seem to be embracing a “hold and wait” approach, largely driven by the volatile nature of the cryptocurrency market. This bear market scenario has prompted investors to prefer holding and dollar-cost averaging (DCA) over time, which has emerged as a favored method. 
Observers from <a href="https://crypto.ro/en/exchange/bitfinex" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange</a> suggest that this emphasizes a pronounced inclination towards holding Bitcoin for extended gains. However, it is worth noting that some of these stagnant supplies might encompass lost coins. 
A recent peak was recorded two weeks prior, with an all-time high of 69.2% in dormant bitcoins. 
Interestingly, 56% of the circulating supply has been stationary for two years, with an even more remarkable 40% remaining dormant for over three years. When defining dormant coins, these are the ones that haven’t been transacted on-chain during the designated time frame. Such rising numbers point to a reduction in the available market supply, hinting at a potential surge in Bitcoin price, especially if demand intensifies. 
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 “The prevailing trend, which strongly indicates a dominant accumulation approach among long-term Bitcoin believers, mirrors a powerful trust in its lasting value. This conviction remains undeterred, even when faced with the notorious market dips observed in the past year”, stated a Bitfinex analysts. 
 “Such innate rarity, when set against a growing demand, could significantly propel Bitcoin prices. The unwavering trust in this digital currency sketches an optimistic outlook for Bitcoin’s trajectory. The future course is uncertain, but the prevailing mood is one of unshakable hope.” 
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However, one must not disregard another aspect – the evolving financialization of Bitcoin over the years. Financialization elucidates the transformation in investment approaches concerning Bitcoin. In recent times, several instruments like CME’s cash-settled futures, spot, and <a href="https://crypto.ro/en/news/wave-of-ether-futures-etf-filings-flood-the-sec-in-a-historic-show-of-interest/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ETFs based on futures</a> have been introduced. These not only offer investors a unique avenue to engage with Bitcoin without direct ownership but also influence its price dynamics.

Dormant Bitcoin stocks highlight a strong investment preference for holding

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