Do you think Institutions secretly HODL Bitcoin?

[Semosuchi Tesongrato]

It is very likely that large institutions - which can afford important investments, especially risking clients' money - use a portion of the figures they manage to experiment in "risk zones". Obviously they will never admit it.

[kaya11]

It would be possible, anything is possible, but we can surely be positive on that if we thoroughly investigate. Maybe around them must have some  people who are willing to dispose intel on that. I guess if they have so, they are not just the kind of people to show it to public and just keep it with themselves.

[Polar91]

Certainly yes but it's difficult to prove since no one can trace someone's Bitcoin wallet through searching using their name. If we as individual were able to hold Bitcoin secretely, why can't they do it too? Institutions aren't stopping looking and grabbing for every opportunity they can get too which is normal. Nevertheless it's beneficial to crypto market itself since they can occupy huge portions of Bitcoin's supply, making its price higher.

[bryant.coleman]

How the institutions can hold Bitcoin secretly, when the holdings are regularly audited and cross-checked every now and then? If the authorities go ahead with purchase of Bitcoin without informing anyone, then they'll later face legal action and will be held accountable. Tax revenue can't be spend as per the individual preferences. Any spending (related to crypto or not) requires permission from the parliament.

I have heard of several conspiracy theories, but this one is one of the most ridiculous ones that I ever came across. You can claim that the banks and some of the wall street giants may be accumulating Bitcoin. There is no ambiguity, as they don't need any permission from anyone to do so. But if you are talking about institutions, then it is an entirely different game.

[DAVETUN]

Bitcoin is the real solution to cashless policy advocacy, thou a risky venture, but with strong fundamental  therefore several institution has secretly acquire BTC in order to take advantage wealth transfer through cryptocurrency.

[reality18]

I wouldn't doubt the fact that the prominent and institutional leaders of our various countries hold some Bitcoin. Since the whole technology and idea is decentralized and anonymous, who can tell exactly who holds BTC? I believe these renowned personalities are the major holders yet will come out strongly criticizing BTC - the game of politics on Bitcoin.

[The Cryptologist]

I've read an article recently where coinbase stating  that a large fund has entered in their website  and it was believe by the ceo that it was from institution. I don't know if I am glad to hear this because in my perspective, these institutions are just doing it in case the tables are turned and bitcoin really succeed. But I think more and more institutions will do this after we hit either $50k or $100k btc.

[stadus]

I've read an article recently where coinbase stating  that a large fund has entered in their website  and it was believe by the ceo that it was from institution. I don't know if I am glad to hear this because in my perspective, these institutions are just doing it in case the tables are turned and bitcoin really succeed. But I think more and more institutions will do this after we hit either $50k or $100k btc.

We should be glad regardless of their purpose as Institutional money can create big demand in the market.

And also, I doubt that article is telling the truth because coinbase is a regulated exchange and they don't have the right to divulge information regarding money going in and out on their exchange.

[hahay]

I've read an article recently where coinbase stating  that a large fund has entered in their website  and it was believe by the ceo that it was from institution. I don't know if I am glad to hear this because in my perspective, these institutions are just doing it in case the tables are turned and bitcoin really succeed. But I think more and more institutions will do this after we hit either $50k or $100k btc.

We should be glad regardless of their purpose as Institutional money can create big demand in the market.

And also, I doubt that article is telling the truth because coinbase is a regulated exchange and they don't have the right to divulge information regarding money going in and out on their exchange.

As long as it is a big demand, at least the market will get a good impact even though someday the bear market will definitely happen, regardless of what the purpose behind all of that crypto market will indeed go up and down. Maybe it's an article that will make many investors and other institutions enter more in their exchanges and that is a positive article that will indirectly make prices grow higher.

[aioc]

Cryptocurrency is something that they cannot ignore, this is an investment that started from a few dollars and now it's worth thousands of dollars, I'm pretty sure that they are holding and hodlers of a large amount of Bitcoin.
They might not like to discuss it now, because it is still premature, and they want to discuss it at the right time.

[NoFace01]

I believe they would HODL bitcoin, it is the “internet of money” and they are just waiting for more adoption. Even Watford FC is planning to accept it as a means of payment for its merchandise.

[mindmastering]

Bitcoin is the real solution to cashless policy advocacy, thou a risky venture, but with strong fundamental  therefore several institution has secretly acquire BTC in order to take advantage wealth transfer through cryptocurrency.

I agree.

Even if they are 'afraid' of crypto, because they will lose their power from the current financial system, they are going to have at least 2 huge reasons.
Profit out of it.
And if they can't kill it, it is even better to try and control it.

The reason why most are not public about it, I think it's because they want to get as much as they can before mass adaption.

[bitbunnny]

I heard some information that some financial industries including central banks in several countries are experimenting with Bitcoin. Which actually isn't anything strange, their business is to watch all kinds of financial movements and inovation. They need to know what are their options and opportunities with cryptocurrencies because they are aware this is something that can't be avoided anymore. And I think they have much more positive attitude towards crypto that public thinks.

[Japinat]

I believe they would HODL bitcoin, it is the “internet of money” and they are just waiting for more adoption. Even Watford FC is planning to accept it as a means of payment for its merchandise.

For sure but silently holding because if they will announce, it would create a big hype in the market and bitcoin might again pump which is bad for long term. These big institution are accumulating at the best time, so if Bitcoin is slowly growing or will dump, that's the time they will continue to buy and for at least a year already, bitcoin gives us an opportunity to accumulate since it's very cheap that period especially last year and early this year.

When they hold, they will hold it for long term, and this will bring positive effect to the market as the circulation will be lowered while it's inevitable that the demand will continue to increase, with that, we can expect a surge of price in the long run. So, if we haven't invested yet, we should think twice that we are missing an opportunity now.

[Layers318]

I've read an article recently where coinbase stating  that a large fund has entered in their website  and it was believe by the ceo that it was from institution. I don't know if I am glad to hear this because in my perspective, these institutions are just doing it in case the tables are turned and bitcoin really succeed. But I think more and more institutions will do this after we hit either $50k or $100k btc.

Apparently, these big institutions are aware of the benefits of Bitcoin and will not sit down and watch as investors enjoy everything. These institutions invest huge into crypto and since most of the transactions are anonymous, they tend to hide behind the transactions because most of them play important roles in governmental affairs. The institutions know Bitcoin and cryptocurrency cannot be stopped and will receive a mass adoption some years to come which will boost its market price.

[cryptoknightt]

well, this is a lot of question marks because as I know there are some companies that pay attention to technology that is increasingly sophisticated even payment or money transactions are also increasingly sophisticated because implementing a digital currency system and they understand saving digital currencies will make the future brighter because can get many benefits when saving large amounts of currency.

[Barbut]

I've read an article recently where coinbase stating  that a large fund has entered in their website  and it was believe by the ceo that it was from institution. I don't know if I am glad to hear this because in my perspective, these institutions are just doing it in case the tables are turned and bitcoin really succeed. But I think more and more institutions will do this after we hit either $50k or $100k btc.

Apparently, these big institutions are aware of the benefits of Bitcoin and will not sit down and watch as investors enjoy everything. These institutions invest huge into crypto and since most of the transactions are anonymous, they tend to hide behind the transactions because most of them play important roles in governmental affairs. The institutions know Bitcoin and cryptocurrency cannot be stopped and will receive a mass adoption some years to come which will boost its market price.

We need to make a difference here, not all institutions have funds for investing, I think there is more without funds than with funds. And just to say, term institutions is very wide, many of the institutions don`t have anything with technology, and I think most of the institutions are not aware of cryptocurrencies.
But some are in the game for a long time, they invested on time, they will not wait for higher price to enter in the crypto world.

[dentolas]

Of course they are... no one speaks about it while accumulating...  on last few years we have seen several cases of blunt accumulation from institutions, while they also practice hard core FUD to lower the prices...
Those that have some exposure and money are taking advantage of the low dimension of the market and hoarding tons of BTC...
Money printers are getting prepared to change from fiat to BTC

[abhiseshakana]

Talking about companies means talking about business and profits. A company can survive and print profits if it can read opportunities and dynamically respond to changes in the economic atmosphere. Big companies always have big research and development project funds as well. Moreover, discussing the issue of research and development funds for companies that have a great concern for the digital world.

Can you imagine how much money is prepared by large companies to deal with the current digital economic wave .. So I'm pretty sure they can't afford to ignore Cryptocurrencies and probably looking for investment opportunities in it.

[ILScoin]

have you ever asked if some companies are seriously investing in Cryptos and still not talking about it?

Yes, I'm having a feeling that institutional investors are buying  up and investing immensely in cryptos, they won't speak about it,  they might as well be causing FUD to get at cheaper price

When they are through buying they bring out news in pumping and making the market soar high again