River: 81% of Bitcoin supply dormant for six months as long-term holders add 3M BTC
- —81% of Bitcoin supply has been inactive for at least six months
- —Long-term holders added over 3 million BTC since 2020
- —Trading volumes fell 30% year-to-date
- —Retail bought 107,000 BTC in Q3 after selling 140,000 BTC in H1
Why it matters: Low supply activity shrinks Bitcoin's active float, potentially amplifying volatility if demand picks up.
Source: Crypto Briefing
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