The number of BTC in addresses with a balance of 1,000–10,000 coins has decreased by 220,000 BTC on an annual basis — this is the fastest decline since the beginning of 2023.
A similar reduction in positions in 2021–2022 occurred before the ATH was reached. #USTradeDeficitShrink
However, this is another high-profile governance conflict just weeks after the Aave. In December 2025, Aave's community and its core development team were in a sharp dispute, and escalated into a broader governance battle over revenue rights, brand control, and the balance of power.
In Aave’s case, the governance conflict was triggered by up to $10 million in annual revenue being redirected without explicit DAO approval, while in Zcash’s case, a 700%+ surge in ZEC over the past year dramatically raised the stakes around control and future development.
When real monetary value and economic interests become significant, long-standing governance tensions that once seemed manageable are now surfacing as open conflict. #USTradeDeficitShrink