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Bitcoin Scarcity on Binance Deepens in October as Whales and Large Investors Accumulate
During October, Binance’s Bitcoin Scarcity Index showed a significant shift in market dynamics, reflecting a gradual decline in the supply available for trading alongside volatile price moves. The index followed a clear upward trajectory from the start of the month, rising from near-neutral levels and jumping sharply in late October to its highest reading of the period, exceeding 9, as shown in the chart. The Scarcity Index measures the reduction in available supply on the platform i.e., the scarcity of Bitcoin available for sale but it does not necessarily capture real-time demand flows. An increasing Scarcity Index therefore indicates that the supply of Bitcoin on the platform is gradually falling relative to demand, which usually points to an accumulation phase by large investors and whales. This is generally considered a positive long-term signal that supports the likelihood of continued upside in the medium term, despite short-term price fluctuations, as buyers appear to be racing to acquire Bitcoin in the market. Such surges are often associated with positive news or sudden capital inflows Scarcity alone is not enough to drive prices higher; it must be accompanied by genuine new demand. When the number of buyers increases especially new investors or institutions—competition for the limited supply begins, leading to price appreciation as strong demand meets a constrained supply.