Introduction:
"93% of Bitcoin has been mined, only 1.4 million left! The world's largest asset manager BlackRock has secretly hoarded over 3% of the supply, the institutional 'coin-snatching tide' has entered a fever pitch—do ordinary people still have a chance?"
1. Bitcoin scarcity alarm: 93% has been mined, only 1.4 million left
The total supply of Bitcoin is fixed at 21 million coins, of which 93% have already been mined, leaving 7% (about 1.4 million coins) to become the 'last battlefield' for global capital competition. As mining difficulty surges, it is expected to be fully mined by 2140, but the growth rate of circulation will significantly slow down in the coming years, officially starting the price game driven by scarcity.
2. BlackRock 'swallows' 3% of Bitcoin, institutional holdings reach a historical record
- Position size: BlackRock's Bitcoin spot ETF (IBIT) has surpassed 630,000 coins held, accounting for 3% of the total, with a market value exceeding $59 billion, making it the largest institutional holder.
- Accumulation speed: In Q1 2025, an increase of $320 million in Bitcoin assets in one quarter, total holdings surged by 40%, with net buying for 21 consecutive days, and over 5,600 coins added in a single day in May.
- Industry impact: Institutional holdings account for 30.9% of Bitcoin circulation, giants like BlackRock and Goldman Sachs are reshaping the market landscape.
3. Three major signals behind institutions 'snatching coins'
1. Accelerating compliance: The U.S. SEC relaxes Bitcoin ETF policies, BlackRock plans to launch Europe's first Bitcoin staking yield ETF, with billions of incremental funds waiting to enter the market.
2. Surge in hedging demand: Global sell-off of U.S. Treasury bonds, escalation of geopolitical conflicts, Bitcoin's 'digital gold' attribute is favored by sovereign funds.
3. Long-term strategic layout: Institutions predict holdings will exceed 4.2 million coins by 2026, accounting for 20% of circulation.
4. How should retail investors respond? Three major strategies to avoid being 'harvested'.
- Dollar-cost averaging: Buying in batches to take advantage of price fluctuations, avoiding high position purchases.
- Pay attention to ETF dynamics: Changes in holdings by institutions like BlackRock are a market barometer.
- Beware of leverage risk: History shows that at the end of a bull market, institutional selling + leverage liquidation can trigger a crash (like -53% in 2021).
5. Future outlook: How high will Bitcoin go?
- Short term: Institutional buying continues or pushes prices to break through $120,000 (currently about $109,000).
- Long-term: If institutional holdings reach 4.2 million coins (20% of circulation), scarcity will drive Bitcoin to a higher valuation.
Conclusion:
"When the last 1.4 million Bitcoins are divided up, the market will enter the 'stock game' era. BlackRock's frenzied hoarding is just the beginning, can ordinary people seize the last chance to 'get on board'? Follow us for the latest institutional trends and investment strategies!"
: How high do you think Bitcoin will rise by the end of the year? A. $120,000 B. $150,000 C. $200,000+