Digital Asset Treasury Firms Continue to Buy Bitcoin and Ethereum. That's Why I'm Bullish on These Two Cryptocurrencies.
These big buyers have slowed their purchases, but they haven't stopped.
Large digital asset treasury (DAT) companies continue purchasing Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), increasing their available supply of the cryptocurrencies. Despite other firms reducing their buying pace, DAT companies still find value in holding these assets. DAT companies, like Strategy and Bitmine, buy stocks, preferred shares, or debt to raise capital, which they use to buy and hold crypto.
However, when their crypto treasury stocks' market value falls below the coins on their balance sheets, they must sell. Strategy, for example, sold $431.8 million worth of Bitcoin this year to cover preferred dividends and fund stock buybacks. Despite these sales, Strategy still holds 849,327 BTC, or about 4% of Bitcoin's 21 million coin cap.
As Bitcoin's mining reward declines due to halving, DAT companies, controlling a significant portion of the supply, will face increased competition for newly mined coins. This competition may lead to increased demand and higher prices for Bitcoin. Ethereum, however, has no supply cap, making it more challenging for DAT companies to exert supply pressure on prices.
While Ethereum's network activity increases, more Ether will be burned, which may provide upward pressure on prices. The diverse range of DeFi projects, services, and tokens within the Ethereum ecosystem can also contribute to its long-term value, making Ethereum a compelling choice for a well-balanced crypto portfolio alongside Bitcoin.
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