Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) remains roughly 50% below its all-time high, but adoption across institutions, corporations and governments continues to expand,

According to Bitcoin service provider River, this suggests a bear market in price, not necessarily in fundamentals.

Institutional Accumulation at Record Levels

In 2025, institutions accumulated an estimated 829,000 BTC, distributing exposure to millions of investors through ETFs, retirement accounts and corporate balance sheets.

Selling pressure has largely come from long-term holders and whales, while individuals still control roughly two-thirds of total supply, indicating decentralization remains intact despite institutional growth.

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