Satoshi Nakamoto’s original Bitcoin holdings of 1.1 million BTC, untouched since mined in 2009, have surged to a $130 billion valuation amid Bitcoin’s price exceeding $118,000. Representing approximately 5% of Bitcoin’s total supply, these dormant assets underscore the cryptocurrency’s long-term scarcity and store-of-value proposition.
Institutional capital flows revealed a significant market shift with XRP attracting $189 million in weekly inflows while Bitcoin experienced $175 million in outflows. XRP’s monthly inflows hit a record $11.2 billion in July, eclipsing the previous high of $7.6 billion set in December 2024.
Despite Dogecoin’s price dropping 10.75% last week, investor confidence remained evident as futures open interest climbed 5.98% to $4.38 billion. This divergence between price action and leveraged positions reflects enduring optimism for the memecoin’s recovery potential.