Institutional Holdings Reach 3.88M BTC, Signaling Structural Shift
- Institutional Ownership Overview: According to Binance Research, as of May 2026, institutions hold approximately 3.88 million BTC, representing 18.5% of Bitcoin's total supply cap of 21 million, indicating a growing significance of institutional investors in the Bitcoin market.
- ETF Dominance: The report highlights that exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are the largest institutional holders, owning about 1.32 million BTC, reflecting a significant increase in institutional interest in Bitcoin since U.S. regulators approved spot Bitcoin ETFs in January 2024.
- Public Companies and Government Holdings: Public companies follow closely with approximately 1.24 million BTC held, while governments hold around 650,000 BTC, including seized assets and strategic reserves, showcasing the active role of government in digital asset policy.
- Market Liquidity Impact: Despite the substantial institutional holdings, excluding decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols reduces pure institutional ownership to about 3.5 million BTC, indicating that different holding methods may affect market liquidity and could influence future price volatility.
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Technical Analysis for DEFI
Technical Sentiment Analysis for DeFi (DEFI). As of , DeFi (DEFI) is exhibiting a Buy technical sentiment. Our proprietary analysis, which aggregates 10 technical signals, shows that 6 indicators are flashing buy, while 4 are indicating sell.
Momentum Indicators: RSI, MACD & Overbought/Oversold Status. Currently, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) for DEFI stands at -, which suggests a Neutral condition. Meanwhile, the MACD (12, 26) indicator is at -, providing a Neutral signal for short-term momentum. Other oscillators like the Stochastic Oscillator at - and the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) at - further confirm a - outlook for the crypto.
Support, Resistance & Moving Averages. From a structural perspective, DEFI is trading below its 60-day moving average of $- and below its 200-day long-term moving average of $-. Key price levels to watch include the immediate resistance at $- and strong support at $-. A break above $- could signal a bull continuation, while falling below $- may test the next Fibonacci floor at $-.
DeFi (DEFI) Support & Resistance Level
| Name | S3 | S2 | S1 | Pivot Points | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | 0.00014 | 0.000163 | 0.000186 | 0.000208 | 0.000232 | 0.000254 | 0.000278 |
| Fibonacci | 0.000163 | 0.00018 | 0.000191 | 0.000208 | 0.000226 | 0.000237 | 0.000254 |
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