Interesting phenomena are happening in the world of cryptocurrency investing. While Bitcoin's price is currently hovering around $73,900, the distribution of ownership is increasing.

Looking at data from Santiment, wallets holding less than 0.1 BTC (individual investors) have increased by 2.5%, reaching the highest level since mid-2024. The so-called "shrimp" holders are steadily participating in cryptocurrency investments.

However, this is the key point: large investors holding between 10 and 10,000 BTC have reduced their positions by 0.8% since the October peak. While retail investors are actively buying more, whales and sharks, who are expected to move the market, are selling off.

This divergence tends to lead to unstable price movements. Retail demand alone cannot sustain a market rally, as large holders sell off each time the market recovers. For sustained growth in cryptocurrency investments, either selling pressure from large investors must decrease or they must start buying more.

XRP is also attracting attention. Its integration into Rakuten's payment app, making it accessible to 44 million users, is a significant step toward real-world adoption. Currently trading around $1.36, breaking above $1.40–$1.42 could be the key to a bullish reversal.

Ultimately, while individual investors are already active in cryptocurrency, confirming true market strength requires participation from large players. Shrimp holders are playing their role, and now we are waiting for whales to step in.