- Bitget grew Bitcoin reserves from 11K to 21K+ in a year, showing steady long-term commitment.
- Bitcoin on exchanges fell from 3.2M to 2.74M, meaning more people are holding coins privately.
- Less BTC on exchanges could mean lower short-term selling and steadier crypto prices.
Crypto exchange Bitget has been increasing its Bitcoin reserves over the past year. According to CEO Gracy Chen, the platform’s BTC holdings have shown an almost exclusive upward trend from January 2025 to January 2026. Chen emphasized the company’s long-term approach, stating, “We are long-term hodlers and buidlers. Marathon-spirit.”
As per the chart shared by her on X, in January 2025, the reserves were 11,127 BTC. In April, the reserves significantly increased to 18,335 BTC. In May, the reserves were above 20,000 BTC. In December, the reserves were at their highest point in the year at 23,276 BTC. In July and August, there were slight dips in the reserves to 20,149 and 20,342 BTC, respectively.
But in the months that followed, growth picked up again, and by January 2026, the exchange was still holding a healthy 21,889 BTC. As a result, Bitget consistently showed that it was committed to bolstering its Bitcoin position.
Bitcoin Leaving Exchanges: Broader Market Trends
Meanwhile, market data indicates a pattern of Bitcoin moving out of exchanges. According to CryptoQuant data, this outflow started with a total of just over 3.2 million BTC in 2023 and now stands at around 2.74 million BTC in early 2026.
Therefore, there is a growing tendency among investors to hold their coins in a private wallet rather than engaging in trade exchanges. This is a growing pattern despite the fact that the price of Bitcoin is increasing significantly in 2024 and 2025.
Moreover, the disconnect between price and exchange supply highlights reduced selling pressure. While BTC prices fluctuate, the shrinking exchange supply signals investors’ reluctance to liquidate holdings. Additionally, the overall trend indicates that the market may face lower short-term volatility from exchanges.
