Institutional demand for Bitcoin has recently exceeded the network’s new supply, highlighting a growing imbalance between buyer appetite and miner issuance.
Buyers Absorb More Bitcoin Than Is Mined
Data from Capriole shows that institutional buyers have absorbed more Bitcoin than miners produced for three consecutive days. During this period, demand exceeded daily mined supply by approximately 13%, indicating that institutions are purchasing Bitcoin faster than it is entering circulation.
This dynamic suggests that newly mined coins are being fully absorbed by buyers, with additional demand met through secondary market supply.
🚨INSTITUTIONS ARE BUYING MORE BTC THAN MINERS PRODUCECapriole data shows institutional demand has exceeded newly mined #Bitcoin for 3 straight days, with buyers absorbing 13% more than daily supply. pic.twitter.com/pBCp3I6fOi— Coin Bureau (@coinbureau) December 17, 2025
Multiple Institutional Channels Contributing to Demand
The data tracks several sources of institutional activity, including treasuries, ETFs, and other large-scale buyers. These flows collectively outweighed Bitcoin issuance from miners, reinforcing the trend of sustained institutional participation even during periods of price consolidation.
At the same time, miner supply remained relatively stable, meaning the shift was driven by demand rather than changes in production.
Market Implications of a Supply-Demand Imbalance
When institutional demand consistently exceeds new supply, it can reduce the amount of Bitcoin available on the open market. Historically, such conditions have contributed to tighter liquidity and increased sensitivity to marginal changes in buying or selling pressure.
While short-term price action may still fluctuate, prolonged periods of net absorption can act as a structural support for the market.
A Broader Shift in Bitcoin Ownership
The continued accumulation by institutions reflects a broader trend of Bitcoin moving from miner distribution into long-term holdings held by professional investors. This shift has been closely watched as a key factor in Bitcoin’s evolving market structure, particularly following the growth of institutional products and corporate exposure.
As long as institutional buying remains above issuance levels, the balance between supply and demand will remain a central theme for Bitcoin market participants heading into 2026.
