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Is FOMO back? Bitcoin first timers buy 140K BTC in 2 weeks

2025-07-17 10:48:24

Main Idea

New Bitcoin market entrants have accumulated 140,000 BTC in July, signaling a return of FOMO (fear of missing out) as fresh capital enters the market, despite historically low retail hype.

Key Points

1. New Bitcoin buyers increased their BTC exposure by 2.86% in July, raising holdings from 4.77M to 4.91M BTC.

2. Buyers aggressively purchased Bitcoin during price dips below $116,000, adding $23B in value near the local top.

3. Google Trends data shows a modest uptick in Bitcoin searches but remains historically low compared to the past five years.

4. Short-term holders, particularly those buying Bitcoin for the first time above $100,000, contributed to the recent price surge.

5. Social media activity indicates a shift in retail FOMO from Bitcoin to Ethereum, with increased discussions around Ethereum's price.

Description

Bitcoin first-timers have upped their BTC exposure by more than 2% in July, but mainstream interest worldwide is still barely perceptible, data reveals.

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