Bitcoin News: Retails Hold Keys, Institutions Beg for Crumbs

Retail investors currently hold approximately 69% (14.6 million) of the total 21 million Bitcoin that will ever exist. Institutional investors, despite increased interest, hold a significantly smaller portion. This disparity creates a potential supply shortage. In 2024, Bitcoin ETF inflows reached $38 billion, exceeding expectations. As of 2025, only 5% (1.05 million) of the total Bitcoin supply remains to be mined, at a rate of roughly 7,500 coins per year. Major private funds, including sovereign wealth funds and prominent investors, are quietly acquiring Bitcoin through ETFs. With growing institutional demand and dwindling supply from mining, a supply crunch is anticipated.