INSIGHT: Retail participation in Bitcoin has collapsed to a 9-year low. On-chain data shows inflows of less than 1 $BTC to @binance are the lowest since the exchange launched in 2017.
So where did the small investors go?
• Spot Bitcoin ETFs are absorbing demand
• More users prefer third-party custody on exchanges
• Capital has rotated to equities & commodities
This shift suggests ownership is becoming more centralized, posing new risks for the market.

Small Bitcoin investors are disappearing, as retail inflows on Binance drop to their lowest levels since the platform launched.

Bitcoin (BTC) Participation Hits Record Low: Where Did Retail Go?

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