Are retail investors left with only screenshots as memories? The big cake has been bought up by institutions, do we still have a chance to buy? Once someone said: Bitcoin is a decentralized belief, a weapon for ordinary people to fight against inflation. Now it seems, the belief belongs to you, and Bitcoin belongs to institutions.

The latest data shows that over 100 companies have cumulatively held more than 830,000 BTC, which means that over 4% of the Bitcoin in circulation globally is locked in institutional vaults. The question arises: How much cake can retail investors still get? $BTC

First, we need to understand: Why are these companies rushing to buy BTC?

One reason is the need for asset allocation and risk hedging. With inflation rising year after year and cash losing value, the big cake has become the first tier of 'digital gold.' The second reason is brand effect; large public companies feel compelled to hold some BTC to claim they understand technology.

But do you think they are just hoarding it for fun? Wrong!

Institutions' BTC is not meant for 'lying flat'; it is meant for staking, DeFi, financial leverage, and to maintain their image with investors.

And what about our retail BTC? It might still be locked on exchanges, 'waiting for the next bottom fishing'...

What should retail investors do? Don't lose hope just yet!

Although 'BTC has been bought up' sounds like a horror story, it is actually good news for the market: This means BTC supply is decreasing, circulation is scarce, and it is more elastic.

Moreover, once these big players go all in, they tend to fear price drops more, which is when your small position might catch a 'free ride.'

Does BTC still belong to ordinary people?

The new landscape of the big cake suggests you:

* Following trends is not wrong, but you need to see which way the wind is blowing;

* Look at BTC with the mindset of large funds, but participate with the rhythm of small funds;

* Most importantly, don't be a 'leek' at the top, and a spectator at the bottom.