$BTC $BNB $SOL Bitcoin balances of centralized exchanges have fallen below 15% — the lowest level since August 2018. At the same time, reserves on over-the-counter (OTC) platforms have decreased to record low values. These changes are creating a BTC supply shortage.

BTC is holding above the psychological mark of $100,000 amid institutional demand and a 15-day streak of direct inflows into spot ETFs. Meanwhile, the cryptocurrency distanced itself from its all-time high at the beginning of the week.