Bitcoin’s millionaire addresses rise and fall with market dynamics

DEFINITION: The number of unique addresses holding at least a value of $1M.

Bitcoin addresses with a balance of at least $1 million have fluctuated significantly over the past year, reflecting broader market trends. In early 2024, there were less than 100,000 such addresses, coinciding with a steady BTC price near $40,000.

However, as BTC prices climbed above $70,000 by March 2024, the number of millionaire addresses surged past 120,000, illustrating the direct correlation between BTC’s price movements and the creation of high-value addresses.

By mid-year, a period of volatility ensued, with the number of millionaire addresses dropping to roughly 100,000 as Bitcoin faced downward pressure, dipping below $60,000.

Historically, these fluctuations are not unprecedented. In 2021, during Bitcoin’s bull run that pushed the price close to $65,000, the number of millionaire addresses similarly surged, reaching over 110,000.

However, during subsequent corrections, such as in 2018 and 2022, the number of these addresses fell sharply, illustrating the sensitivity of large Bitcoin holdings to market conditions.

The trend over the years highlights a recurring pattern where the number of high-value addresses expands during bull markets and contracts during downturns, reinforcing the cyclical nature of Bitcoin’s market behavior.