Retail Bitcoin Activity Falls to Record Low

18-May-2026 CoinPedia
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New on-chain data shows retail Bitcoin participation has dropped to historic lows, with Binance receiving an average of just 314 BTC monthly from wallets holding under 1 BTC. Analysts note retail inflows previously reached 5,400 BTC in 2018, 2,600 BTC in 2021, and nearly 1,800 BTC during the recent bear market. The sharp decline suggests smaller investors are becoming less active on-chain, with many potentially shifting toward spot Bitcoin ETFs instead of direct BTC ownership. The trend highlights Bitcoin’s growing institutionalization and changing investor landscape.


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