An analyst named Darkfost's view has exploded in the community: by 2026, the amount of Bitcoin purchased by institutional investors will be about 6 times the new supply from mining. This is not just "bottom fishing," it's practically "buying through the market."
Numbers speak:
· The annual Bitcoin production has now dropped to about 168,000 coins (calculated based on current mining difficulty). · Institutional buying volume is 6 times this amount, capable of sweeping nearly 1 million coins in a year. · The total cap of Bitcoin is 21 million coins, of which 4 million may have already been lost. At this rate, institutions are effectively locking in scarce resources for the next few decades.
To put it simply, this game has become a race to see "who can accumulate digital assets first." Three realities are in front of us:
**1. New coins are snapped up instantly** For every new Bitcoin produced, six are immediately taken from the circulating market by big funds and frozen. The new supply simply can't keep up with institutional demand.
**2. Retail trading volumes will become increasingly fragile** After BigMoney absorbs liquidity, the trading volume left for small retail investors will become extremely sensitive. Maybe a small order could cause a 30% fluctuation—risks and opportunities are both amplified.
**3. Wealth gap is also playing out in the crypto world** If you haven't gotten on board now, you might only be able to buy from institutions later, and the price will naturally be dictated by them. It's like renting from capital when buying a house now.
History is actually repeating itself, but with an update—2017 was retail FOMO pushing prices higher, by 2026 it will be institutional-level asset concentration. When big players like Goldman Sachs and BlackRock include Bitcoin in their client reports, a full BTC might become a luxury item for ordinary people.
The time window is closing, one block after another disappearing.
What do you think about this? → Think it's the start of a real bull market? Share your thoughts on "institutional entry" → Worried this is a retail trap? Comment "be careful of getting caught" → Already dollar-cost averaging into BTC? Share your average cost
(Data based on Darkfost's analysis and on-chain Bitcoin models, with 2026 institutional data as a predictive estimate)
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ser_ngmi
· 01-17 15:40
Institutions have their meals and clothing, and retail investors are already used to just having soup. The key is that the soup still has to be hot to the tongue.
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TopBuyerForever
· 01-17 04:56
Six times the absorption speed, retail investors really have no way out... If you don't get on now, you'll just be a leek in the future.
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StableGenius
· 01-14 17:10
ngl the 6x multiple thing is mathematically sound but darkfost conveniently ignores velocity metrics... institutions aren't just hodling, they're structuring derivatives positions that'll fragment liquidity even worse than predicted
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BlockDetective
· 01-14 17:09
Hmm... That was a bit harsh, but how can you not see that retail investors still have a chance? When institutions absorb liquidity, they should be the ones to push harder.
For dollar-cost averaging, you still need some patience. Anyway, the coins belong to others, so where's the ceiling?
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FlashLoanLarry
· 01-14 16:56
Damn, I'm really getting anxious. Retail investors are really the bagholders in this wave.
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BearWhisperGod
· 01-14 16:47
Retail investors not getting on the train now means that in the future, they will really only be able to watch institutions eat the meat. This logic makes sense.
During dollar-cost averaging, although it hurts to see the money go, it hurts more to miss out.
This wave from institutions is really locking down supply. The data is right here—6 times new production... No wonder the coin keeps rising.
Honestly, I'm worried about liquidity. When the time comes, if you want to exit, you might not be able to. Being trapped feels so uncomfortable.
The closing of the time window is not a scare tactic; it's indeed becoming tighter and tighter.
The analogy of the wealth gap is too heartbreaking. The current choices will truly determine whether you are eating meat or drinking soup ten years from now.
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WenMoon
· 01-14 16:41
How can this logic be so rigid? Can institutions really dominate the entire market? I have my doubts.
#比特币2026年行情展望 Institutions are eating up Bitcoin, do retail investors still have a chance?
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An analyst named Darkfost's view has exploded in the community: by 2026, the amount of Bitcoin purchased by institutional investors will be about 6 times the new supply from mining. This is not just "bottom fishing," it's practically "buying through the market."
Numbers speak:
· The annual Bitcoin production has now dropped to about 168,000 coins (calculated based on current mining difficulty).
· Institutional buying volume is 6 times this amount, capable of sweeping nearly 1 million coins in a year.
· The total cap of Bitcoin is 21 million coins, of which 4 million may have already been lost. At this rate, institutions are effectively locking in scarce resources for the next few decades.
To put it simply, this game has become a race to see "who can accumulate digital assets first." Three realities are in front of us:
**1. New coins are snapped up instantly**
For every new Bitcoin produced, six are immediately taken from the circulating market by big funds and frozen. The new supply simply can't keep up with institutional demand.
**2. Retail trading volumes will become increasingly fragile**
After BigMoney absorbs liquidity, the trading volume left for small retail investors will become extremely sensitive. Maybe a small order could cause a 30% fluctuation—risks and opportunities are both amplified.
**3. Wealth gap is also playing out in the crypto world**
If you haven't gotten on board now, you might only be able to buy from institutions later, and the price will naturally be dictated by them. It's like renting from capital when buying a house now.
History is actually repeating itself, but with an update—2017 was retail FOMO pushing prices higher, by 2026 it will be institutional-level asset concentration. When big players like Goldman Sachs and BlackRock include Bitcoin in their client reports, a full BTC might become a luxury item for ordinary people.
The time window is closing, one block after another disappearing.
What do you think about this?
→ Think it's the start of a real bull market? Share your thoughts on "institutional entry"
→ Worried this is a retail trap? Comment "be careful of getting caught"
→ Already dollar-cost averaging into BTC? Share your average cost
(Data based on Darkfost's analysis and on-chain Bitcoin models, with 2026 institutional data as a predictive estimate)