Bitcoin Price Poised for 50%+ Surge as 80% Held by Long-Term Investors

Prominent crypto analyst CrediBull Crypto highlighted that over 80% of all Bitcoin in existence is currently being held by long-term investors. This level of supply constraint has only been seen at major inflection points in Bitcoin’s price history. In his post, CrediBull noted that the only two times in Bitcoin’s 15-year history that this percentage was higher was at $43,000 before a $30,000 impulse to $73,000 and at $58,000 before a $50,000 impulse to $105,000. Drawing on this historical precedent, he concluded that the market is poised for another massive leg up. When the majority of Bitcoin’s total circulating supply is cornered by ‘diamond hands’, price moves up aggressively at the hint of any ‘new’ demand.

With “excess” supply now redistributed to long-term holders and institutional entities increasingly taking the lead, the analyst sees a clear signal: “The next impulse IS IMMINENT. This next one will also likely be even bigger than the last two ($50,000+).” The optimism is not without a technical underpinning. In a previous post, CrediBull addressed the current market structure and his own Elliott Wave-based scenario planning. He shared that his original count/idea had Bitcoin rejecting at range highs above $110,000 and seeing a pullback down to the BLUE zone at $102,000 before moving sideways for a few more weeks before the next impulse begins. However, the analyst acknowledged a significant alternative possibility: “I do still think this scenario is probable, I also recognize that there is a non-zero chance that the next impulse up has already begun (most bullish scenario depicted).”

Given the price action and structure, CrediBull argued that the risk-reward profile no longer favors bearish positioning. “In either case, downside is relatively limited on Bitcoin from current levels imo and so focus should be on identifying potential long opps on Bitcoin rather than looking to short clear strength.” He punctuated the point with a rhetorical jab: “Why is it now illegal to short Bitcoin? Because there is a non-zero chance that the next impulse up has already begun.”

Adding a layer of technical confirmation, analyst Axel Adler Jr provided a concurrent signal from volatility metrics. Adler pointed to a significant Bollinger Bands squeeze underway, writing: “The range between the upper and lower boundaries has fallen to 7.7%—one of the lowest values throughout the entire bull cycle.” Such compressions in volatility historically precede large directional moves. Adler explained, “The decrease in volatility indicates energy accumulation in the market; the price is ready for a rally, and in an upward trend environment, the chances of an upward breakout are significantly higher.” In the current cycle, Adler has identified six episodes of such squeezes. Four were immediately followed by strong price appreciation, while the remaining two saw brief corrections before continuing upward. The takeaway: “Based on this experience, the current squeeze most likely foreshadows another upward impulse, although a small consolidation before the move is also not ruled out.”

With long-term holders now controlling an overwhelming share of supply, bullish technical compression in play, and institutional adoption continuing to absorb circulating coins, the environment CrediBull describes echoes past moments of explosive upside. While nothing is guaranteed, the combination of on-chain metrics and technical indicators suggest Bitcoin’s next chapter may already be beginning—quietly, beneath the surface. At press time, BTC traded at $108,738.