TechFlow News, May 21: According to CoinDesk, the holdings of Bitcoin long-term holders continue to rise, reaching approximately 16.3 million BTC—nearing an all-time high and breaking a downward trend that had persisted for over two and a half years. Bitcoin long-term holders are typically investors who hold BTC for more than 155 days. Since Bitcoin’s all-time high of roughly $126,000 in October 2025, their holdings have increased from approximately 14.12 million BTC to the current level—an increase of about 200,000 BTC in just the past month.
Historically, this metric approached a higher level only in January 2024 (around 16.4 million BTC), just before the U.S. launched spot Bitcoin ETFs. Subsequently, as prices rose, long-term holders collectively sold roughly 2 million BTC over several months. During typical bear markets or price corrections, long-term holders usually re-enter accumulation phases—indicating that “smart money” is flowing back into the market while Bitcoin prices face downward pressure.
