Bithumb Identifies $200M in Dormant Crypto Across 2.6M Inactive Accounts
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 02 2026- Dormant Asset Revelation: Bithumb has identified approximately $200 million in dormant cryptocurrency across 2.6 million inactive accounts, which have remained untouched since earlier market cycles, indicating a significant decline in retail investor engagement that could impact future market liquidity.
- Market Participation Trends: The existence of these dormant accounts suggests that many retail traders may have exited the market due to volatility, failing to influence current market activity, thus highlighting a trend of participant attrition in the crypto space.
- Potential Liquidity Pressure: Should these dormant holders choose to re-engage with the market and sell their assets, it could exert additional liquidity pressure on certain assets; conversely, if they opt to trade or accumulate again, it may foster market recovery.
- Account Recovery Strategies: Bithumb might leverage this data to initiate account recovery campaigns aimed at re-engaging dormant users, which could yield benefits for both the exchange and holders, especially if market conditions turn bullish again.
About the author
Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
