TradFi Tightens Grip on Bitcoin as Retail Traders Fade
The post TradFi Tightens Grip on Bitcoin as Retail Traders Fade appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Institutions are shaping Bitcoin’s price more than retail traders in today’s market cycle. Bitcoin ETFs are making crypto exposure simpler, safer, and more appealing to big investors. Stronger bank compliance rules are pushing crypto activity toward regulated investment products. Bitcoin’s market structure is shifting as institutional investors take a larger role, according to CryptoQuant analyst XWIN Japan, citing remarks from CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju. Ki noted that exchange-traded funds tied to traditional finance have been supportive for Bitcoin, while crypto-linked stocks have shown weaker performance. He added that if retail crypto investors continue reducing activity, it raises questions about who will support demand going forward. As soon as spot Bitcoin ETFs became available to US investors in 2024, institutions started gradually increasing the share of Bitcoin in their portf