Bitcoin Long-Term Holder Supply Hits 15.26M BTC Ahead of Key FOMC Minutes

Bitcoin long-term holders are once again accumulating BTC, signaling renewed confidence among investors despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty. According to CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost, wallets categorized as long-term holders now control approximately 15.26 million BTC, the highest level recorded since August 2025. Over the last 30 days alone, these investors accumulated nearly 316,000 BTC, reflecting a strong shift back toward holding rather than selling.

This trend marks a sharp reversal from late November, when long-term holders sold roughly 650,000 BTC within the same timeframe. The latest increase suggests that investors who entered the market near the previous cycle top are now choosing to retain their Bitcoin positions instead of taking profits. Darkfost emphasized that long-term holders are generally more stable participants compared to short-term traders, making their accumulation behavior a positive signal for the broader crypto market.

Another important factor could further boost long-term holder supply later this month. Around 800,000 BTC transferred from Coinbase last year will officially cross the six-month holding threshold on May 23, automatically moving into the long-term holder category. This aging effect may significantly impact on-chain metrics and reinforce bullish sentiment around Bitcoin supply dynamics.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin price remains relatively stable near $78,047, posting only a minor 0.17% decline over the past 24 hours. Analysts from Coin Bureau noted that exchange inflows and outflows have steadily balanced over the last several trading sessions. Combined with declining exchange reserves and continued whale accumulation, these patterns historically align with major Bitcoin market bottoms observed since 2019.

Markets are also closely watching the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes scheduled for release on May 20. The document will represent Jerome Powell’s final meeting record as Federal Reserve Chair before Kevin Warsh officially takes leadership. Investors expect the minutes to provide critical insight into future interest rate policy, inflation concerns, and the Fed’s overall stance toward monetary tightening. These developments could heavily influence Bitcoin price action and overall crypto market sentiment throughout the summer of 2026.