RETAIL BITCOIN DEMAND NOW EXCEEDS SUPPLY — REPORT - The demand from small Bitcoin $BTC holders now outpaces the cryptocurrency’s new supply, according to a recent Bitfinex report. - The latest data shows that smaller wallet holders—known as Shrimp (<1 BTC), Crabs (1–10 BTC), and Fish (10–100 BTC)—are collectively adding around 19,300 BTC per month. That’s well above the post-halving issuance rate of 13,400 BTC monthly. - Bitfinex analysts called them “price-agnostic” and “relentless.” Bitcoin Breaks New Highs: - Bitcoin recently surged to $123,060, setting a new all-time high before retracing to $117,000. - The rally was accompanied by over $430 million in liquidated shorts. The supply-demand imbalance appears to be fueling this upward momentum. What’s Behind the Retail Surge? - Scarcity: Bitcoin’s 21M cap is becoming more meaningful. - Price FOMO: Retail doesn’t want to miss the next big leg. - ETF Effect: Institutional adoption has validated BTC as a long-term asset. - Bitfinex noted that this new wave of buyers is driving a market phase unlike any seen before. - Moreover, GameStop, Trump Media, and even treasury-focused firms are adding Bitcoin at a record pace. - While some expect Bitcoin to hit $140,000, others are more cautious. Redstone co-founder, Marcin Kazmierczak pointed out that parabolic runs often lead to sharp corrections.