Report: Bitcoin has achieved a market value of $850 billion, becoming a global macro asset that many countries and institutions are paying attention to
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Odaily reported that according to a recent Glassnode report, Bitcoin has absorbed about $450 billion in additional capital since November 2022, bringing its total realized market cap to $850 billion, making it a global macro asset of interest to nations and institutions. The report states that the growth in Bitcoin's realized market cap is driven by its increasingly important role on the global stage, attracting institutional and sovereign entities. It highlights key factors such as nation-state participation, including Bhutan's involvement in large-scale mining operations, El Salvador's adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender, and the U.S. considering its potential as a strategic reserve asset. Additionally, Bitcoin is serving as a decentralized payment network, with the Bitcoin network processing an average of $8.7 billion in adjusted on-chain economic transactions daily, totaling $32 trillion over the past year. The report notes that new demand is now exhibiting explosive growth, rather than the sustained inflows seen in previous cycles. Compared to the 2021 peak, smaller retail participation has declined, while larger entities have increased their holdings. Although market conditions are favorable, Google search interest in Bitcoin has not yet reached 2021 levels. The investor base is evolving, with retail participants exhibiting more strategic accumulation behavior. The launch of U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs has provided institutional investors with investment opportunities, with net inflows exceeding $40 billion in the first year and total assets under management exceeding $120 billion. Bitcoin investors have shown resilience during market pullbacks, with actual losses in the current cycle lower than in previous cycles, with the only significant event being the unwinding of the Yen carry trade on August 5, 2024. The report also highlights that, unlike past cycles, Bitcoin's downturns have been more controlled, with lower realized volatility. Overall, the price dynamics of this cycle are characterized by a series of rallies followed by consolidation periods, as more mature participants trade Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, resulting in a more stable market structure.
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