Cryptocurrency exchanges are left with only nine months' worth of Bitcoin supply at current prices with only three days left to Bitcoin halving. According to the latest analysis by Bybit, with just 2 million bitcoins remaining and a daily inflow of $500 million to Bitcoin Spot ETFs, approximately 7,142 bitcoins will exit exchange reserves daily.

Bitcoin's Supply Hits Unprecedented Scarcity

The much-anticipated halving event, which reduces the supply of Bitcoins by 50%, is expected to make Bitcoin more scarce. Bybit highlighted the rapid rapid depletion of Bitcoin reserves across centralized exchanges post-halving. This trend indicates that it will take about nine months to exhaust all remaining reserves.

Ben Joe, the Co-Founder and CEO of Bybit, mentioned: "Each Bitcoin halving sharpens the narrative of Bitcoin as not just a currency, but a scarce digital asset, akin to digital gold. This upcoming halving in 2024 will thrust Bitcoin into an era of unprecedented scarcity, making it twice as rare as gold."

The report differentiated between Bitcoin and gold, emphasizing Bitcoin's increasing rarity post-halving. The Stock-to-Flow (S2F) ratio, a measure of scarcity, is projected to double from 56 to 112 after the upcoming halving, surpassing gold's S2F ratio of 60.

Institutional Adoption of Bitcoin

This comparison solidifies Bitcoin's status as a scarce digital asset, positioning it as a viable alternative to traditional safe havens like gold. Additionally, Bybit highlighted the adoption of Bitcoin by institutional investors following the recent approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US.

This trend indicates that institutions have recognized the importance of Bitcoin as a safe investment option. This has led to heightened investment activity ahead of the halving event. The correlation between Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies remains strong, further cementing Bitcoin's reputation as the cryptocurrency with the lowest beta.