Bitcoin has reached a major milestone – its realized market capitalization has surpassed $1 trillion for the first time, according to on-chain analytics firm, Glassnode. This comes as Bitcoin continues its July rally, hitting an all-time high above $123,000.
Unlike market cap, realized cap is based on the price at which each coin last moved. It’s seen by analysts as a more reliable indicator of real capital flowing into the network.
“Realized Cap is arguably the most important Bitcoin market metric. It shows how much investors have actually paid to acquire their coins — a measure of real economic weight,” says James Check of Checkonchain.
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Galaxy also predicted that total assets under management for U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) launched in January 2024 will exceed $250 billion by 2025https://t.co/3atFNhST7M pic.twitter.com/A3yxnfpql5
— BitKE (@BitcoinKE) January 4, 2025
25% of the Trillion-Dollar Cap Was Added in 2025
What makes this even more remarkable is that 25% of this $1T realized cap was added in 2025 alone, a clear sign that new capital and long-term holders are entering the market at unprecedented levels.
This also follows massive institutional inflows, driven by the approval and launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S., which recorded over $3.7B in inflows last week alone.
#BitcoinETFs now dominate U.S. trading
50% of $BTC volume now flows through ETFs – not spot exchanges.
$IBIT (@BlackRock) leads w/ 40%+ share $14.8B in ETF inflows YTD 85% of price discovery now ETF-driven #TradFi giants are coming inhttps://t.co/QxMjI0Op0e pic.twitter.com/IsJBAJN83U
— BitKE (@BitcoinKE) July 16, 2025
What This Means for Investors
For investors, this signals a shift in how Bitcoin is perceived globally:
Maturing Asset Class: The move to $1T in realized cap reinforces Bitcoin as a legitimate store of value — not just a speculative tool.
Increased Institutional Access: With ETFs simplifying exposure, more fintechs and asset managers may now explore structured Bitcoin products.
Policy Ripple Effects: As U.S. regulations evolve in support of crypto — including President Trump’s recent move to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve — global regulators will likely face growing pressure to provide clear legal frameworks.
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Ehsani reiterated that companies looking to hold cryptocurrencies in their reserves should focus solely on Bitcoin.https://t.co/0DyXhZDIhl… pic.twitter.com/VeNan7770Z
— BitKE (@BitcoinKE) March 19, 2025
But Caution Is Still Warranted
Despite the bullish backdrop, analysts warn of possible price resistance at the $123K level, with some whales moving assets to exchanges. Leverage in the market is also high – a red flag for potential volatility ahead.
A correction or consolidation phase is possible before BTC attempts another breakout toward $125K and beyond.
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— BitKE (@BitcoinKE) July 14, 2025
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