Bitcoin miners are now holding the least amount of Bitcoin on their balance sheets since February 2010, even though the fiat value of their reserves is near an all-time high.
According to data from IntoTheBlock, the amount of Bitcoin held by miners dropped to 1.90 million BTC on June 19, down from 1.95 million BTC at the beginning of the year.
Lucas Outumuro, head of research at IntoTheBlock, explains that miners are likely to hold less Bitcoin over time due to the pressure from halving events, which reduce their profit margins and make selling more appealing.
In Bitcoin’s proof-of-work system, miners earn new Bitcoin by validating transactions and securing the network. Miner reserves refer to the Bitcoin that miners have not yet sold. Approximately every four years, the amount of Bitcoin miners receive for their efforts is halved.
The most recent halving on April 20, 2024, cut mining rewards from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC.
“Despite these reductions, the rate at which miners have been selling has historically been relatively slow, so it hasn’t created significant selling pressure,” Outumuro noted.
Summary Review: While Bitcoin miners’ reserves have dropped to their lowest level in over 14 years, this trend reflects the natural market response to halving events rather than an immediate surge in selling pressure. As Bitcoin’s network continues to evolve, miners’ strategies will likely adapt to maintain profitability in a changing landscape.
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