CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost said the amount of Bitcoin that can be treated as "lost" has climbed to a record high of 3.56 million BTC, equal to about 17.7% of circulating supply. The measure used in the analysis covers BTC that has not moved for more than 10 years. Darkfost added that while a small number of long-dormant coins can become active again in rare cases, the broader trend still points to continued growth in this inactive supply. He cited a similar case in July 2025, but said such reactivations remain exceptions rather than the rule. Over the past 30 days, more than 14,000 BTC entered this long-dormant supply range. According to the analysis, that trend naturally reduces the amount of Bitcoin that is actually available in active circulation.
BlockBeats reported on Aug. 16 that CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost said the Bitcoin supply that can be regarded as "lost" has risen to a record high of 3.56 million BTC, or about 17.7% of circulating supply. In his methodology, the figure refers to BTC that has not moved for more than 10 years.
Darkfost said a very small share of long-dormant Bitcoin can become active again in rare cases. He pointed to a similar example in July 2025. Even so, the overall amount of supply that has remained unmoved for long periods is still increasing.
In the past 30 days, more than 14,000 BTC moved into this long-dormant supply category. According to the analysis, that trend naturally reduces the amount of Bitcoin that is effectively available in circulation.
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