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Bitcoin's Illiquid Supply Crunch: Are We Headed for a Squeeze?

Sep 16, 2025 at 05:51 pm

Fidelity forecasts a major Bitcoin illiquidity crunch by 2032, potentially impacting price and market dynamics. What does this mean for the future of BTC?

Bitcoin's Illiquid Supply Crunch: Are We Headed for a Squeeze?

Bitcoin's future is looking tight, y'all. Fidelity is saying that if things keep going the way they are, over 8.3 million BTC—that's like, 42% of the circulating supply—could become "illiquid" by 2032. Buckle up, it's gonna be a ride.

The Great Bitcoin Lock-Up

Fidelity dropped a report on Sept. 15, 2025, identifying two groups hoarding Bitcoin like there's no tomorrow: long-term holders who haven't touched their coins in at least seven years, and public companies stacking over 1,000 BTC each. These guys aren't selling anytime soon.

Bitcoin's Illiquid Supply Crunch: Are We Headed for a Squeeze?

Source: Fidelity

By Q2 2025, these entities could control over six million BTC, about 28% of the total supply. Fast forward to 2032, and we're talking 8.3 million BTC just chilling in cold storage. That's a lot of coins out of circulation.

The Whale Factor

Reduced liquid supply usually means upward price pressure. But, and it's a big but, what happens if these Bitcoin whales decide to cash out? Recent data shows Bitcoin whales offloaded nearly $12.7 billion in the last 30 days. That's the sharpest sell-off since mid-2022, dragging BTC down 2%.

Short-Term Volatility vs. Long-Term HODL

Glassnode's weekly data indicates Bitcoin's rebound to $116,000 is facing resistance. Overbought RSI levels, rising profit-taking, and weakening conviction in spot markets hint at fragility. Futures markets remain active, but softer funding signals waning demand for leveraged longs.

Is a Supply Crunch a Good Thing?

Here's my two cents: While a supply crunch could send Bitcoin prices soaring, it also raises questions about market stability. If a few big players control a huge chunk of the supply, any sudden moves on their part could trigger massive price swings. It's a double-edged sword, folks.

But, analysts like Fundstrat’s Tom Lee argue that easing US monetary policy could trigger a major rally in both Bitcoin and Ethereum in Q4, making BTC and ETH as one of the best crypto to buy in 2025.

Looking Ahead

So, what does it all mean? Bitcoin's illiquid supply is likely to keep growing, potentially creating a supply squeeze. Whether that leads to a massive price surge or increased market volatility remains to be seen. One thing's for sure: the next few years are going to be wild.

Keep your eyes peeled, folks. This Bitcoin saga is far from over. And hey, who knows? Maybe we'll all be driving Lambos by 2032. Or maybe we'll be huddled around a digital fire, reminiscing about the good old days of liquid Bitcoin. Either way, it's gonna be interesting!

Original source:coinspeaker

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