Massive Amount of $1,200,000,000,000 in Potential Gains from Bitcoin Investments Reported by Glassnode - Breaking Down the Implications
In a recent analysis, Glassnode has revealed that Bitcoin investors are sitting on a staggering **$1.2 trillion in unrealized gains**. Despite Bitcoin trading near all-time highs, the average unrealized profit per investor is around 125%, down from a peak of 180% in March 2024 when BTC hit $73,000.
The current trend suggests a strong reluctance to sell, with daily realized profits relatively low—around $872 million—much less than previous rallies where gains spikes reached billions. This indicates a dominant "HODLing" mentality among investors, prioritizing accumulation over profit-taking.
The data points to a Bitcoin investor base that is confident in future price appreciation, holding large unrealized gains with minimal selling. According to Glassnode, the market is shifting towards more institutional and strategic ownership. Many short-term traders who chased profits between $70K and $100K have exited, leaving a "super-majority" of investors holding for the long haul. Institutions and ETFs are increasing their BTC exposure, signaling Bitcoin is increasingly viewed as a **macro asset rather than a short-term trade**.
Meanwhile, in other crypto news, the number-one DeFi protocol on Aptos, Echo, has launched a Token Generation Event. The Open Platform is now valued at $1 billion, making it the first Unicorn in the Web 3.0 ecosystem on Telegram. P2P.org has introduced native ETH staking to Ledger Live globally, and PrimeXBT has launched a 'Trade As VIP' campaign offering 70% off trading fees.
Elsewhere, Nexo has become the first-ever digital asset and wealth partner of the DP World Tour, launching the Nexo Golf Championship. Cooking.City is bringing back value redistribution to Solana, and Oasis Protocol Foundation has launched ROFL Mainnet, a verifiable off-chain compute framework powering AI applications.
It is important to note that this article does not provide investment advice. The Bitcoin price currently stands at $109,422, but a data breach affecting 2,200,000 people, stealing names, government IDs, bank account numbers, and health information from a retail grocery giant, was reported on June 28, 2025.
[1] Glassnode. (2025). Unrealized Bitcoin Profits Reach $1.2 Trillion. [Online] Available at: https://glassnode.com/research/2025-07-01/unrealized-bitcoin-profits-reach-1-2-trillion [3] Glassnode. (2025). Bitcoin Shifts Towards Institutional Ownership. [Online] Available at: https://glassnode.com/research/2025-07-03/bitcoin-shifts-towards-institutional-ownership [5] Glassnode. (2025). Bitcoin's Unrealized Gains Drop to 125%. [Online] Available at: https://glassnode.com/research/2025-07-05/bitcoins-unrealized-gains-drop-to-125
- In light of the recent institutional shift in Bitcoin ownership, investors might be increasingly viewing cryptocurrency as a macro asset, with a higher focus on long-term finance and investing.
- The altcoin market, not limited to DeFi protocols like Echo on Aptos, continues to grow and gain significant value, as observed in the Open Platform becoming the first Unicorn in the Web 3.0 ecosystem on Telegram.
