# Supply Related Articles

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Grayscale Forecasts Increase in Scarcity for Ethereum and Solana

Grayscale Research predicts that Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) could become scarcer assets due to proposed tokenomics changes in their respective blockchains. According to analyst Zach Pandl, both networks are considering protocol adjustments that would reduce the annual issuance rate of their native tokens. The report compares projected annual supply inflation over the next five years, estimating it could fall to around 0.4% for Ethereum and 1.1% for Solana by 2031, lower than gold's estimated 1.8% annual supply growth. Pandl notes that while the changes are still under community discussion, Solana's proposals have broader support and a higher chance of implementation. Reduced inflation would directly impact network stakers, as their rewards are funded by new token issuance. While stakers would receive fewer new tokens, the potential scarcity could support the market price of ETH and SOL. Non-staking holders could benefit directly from the decreased supply. For Ethereum, the debate on scarcity includes proposals like EIP-8363, which would burn a portion of staking rewards. Pandl concludes that the proposed changes would increase the scarcity of both assets and could create upward pressure on their prices. The analysis also notes Solana's ongoing infrastructure development, including the Alpenglow upgrade to speed up transaction finalization and significant growth in its tokenized asset ecosystem.

cryptonews.ru08/15 12:53

Grayscale Forecasts Increase in Scarcity for Ethereum and Solana

cryptonews.ru08/15 12:53

Grayscale: "If the Proposals Are Adopted, the Prices of These Two Altcoins Could Rise"

Grayscale's Head of Research, Zach Pandl, stated that proposed changes to the tokenomics of Ethereum ($ETH) and Solana ($SOL) could significantly slow their supply growth rates, potentially boosting prices. The discussed code modifications aim to reduce the annual inflation of ETH and SOL tokens. Slower supply growth could decrease the number of new tokens entering the market, increasing scarcity. Grayscale estimates that if implemented, Ethereum's annual supply inflation could fall to about 0.4% by late 2031—close to Bitcoin's rate—while Solana's could drop to roughly 1.1%. For context, this compares to gold's ~1.8% annual supply growth and the US CPI inflation of ~3.3%. While the proposals are still under community discussion and not finalized, Pandl noted that Solana's changes appear to have broader support and a higher likelihood of adoption. However, lower token inflation might also reduce staking rewards, as a significant portion comes from new token issuance. Pandl concluded that the reduced supply could increase scarcity and upward price pressure, particularly benefiting investors holding non-staked tokens.

cryptonews.ru08/14 20:51

Grayscale: "If the Proposals Are Adopted, the Prices of These Two Altcoins Could Rise"

cryptonews.ru08/14 20:51

The Number of Short-Term Bitcoin Holders Is Decreasing. What Does This Mean for the Market?

According to on-chain analyst Darkfost, the number of short-term Bitcoin holders is declining. The supply of the flagship cryptocurrency is now increasingly concentrated in the wallets of long-term holders. Short-term holders were categorized: those holding coins for less than one day account for about 1.2% of the total supply, those holding from one day to one week account for 2%, from one week to one month make up 5.6%, from one to three months represent 6.7%, and from three to six months constitute 8.1%. These investors react more quickly to Bitcoin price fluctuations than long-term holders, making their activity useful for gauging market sentiment. Darkfost views the decreasing proportion of short-term investors as positive for the crypto market, as more BTC is being held for storage and is less susceptible to price swings. Similar shifts have been observed toward the end of previous bearish trends. However, the analyst believes a bullish scenario is not yet on the horizon. At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $63,696, having fallen by 1.82% over the past week according to CoinMarketCap.

cryptonews.ru08/13 15:54

The Number of Short-Term Bitcoin Holders Is Decreasing. What Does This Mean for the Market?

cryptonews.ru08/13 15:54

Metaplanet and Hut8 Withdraw $125 Million Worth of Bitcoin from Exchanges

Metaplanet and Hut8 collectively withdrew approximately $125 million worth of Bitcoin from exchanges. Metaplanet moved 1,473 BTC off-exchange, followed by Hut8 transferring 493 BTC about two hours later. While neither company disclosed the specific reason for these transfers—which could be for cold storage, custodian change, or other financial purposes—large withdrawals from exchanges are generally viewed as a bullish signal for Bitcoin's supply. Metaplanet, a Tokyo-listed firm, has built one of the largest corporate Bitcoin treasuries outside the U.S., holding over 43,000 BTC valued at around $4.09 billion as of August 2026. Its strategy focuses on long-term accumulation, consistently buying and then moving coins to secure storage. Hut8, a mining and digital infrastructure provider, holds Bitcoin both as a treasury asset and as collateral for financing. It currently holds 10,278 BTC, ranking among the top 15 public corporate holders. Earlier in 2026, the company refinanced a $200 million Bitcoin-backed loan at a lower interest rate, freeing up collateral. The withdrawals occurred amid ongoing Bitcoin price volatility, with prices trading just below $64,000. The moves by these two significant corporate treasuries are seen as notable within the market context.

cryptonews.ru08/12 12:07

Metaplanet and Hut8 Withdraw $125 Million Worth of Bitcoin from Exchanges

cryptonews.ru08/12 12:07

Supply Skyrockets by 3 Trillion, Veteran Blockchain Harmony Dealt Another Fatal Blow

**Title: Supply Surges by 3 Trillion, Dealing Another Blow to Veteran Blockchain Harmony** A significant security breach has struck the Harmony blockchain, involving the illegal minting of approximately 3 trillion ONE tokens (valued around $23.4 billion), which constitutes about 26% of its total supply. The attack exploited critical logic errors in Harmony's cross-shard receipt verification and signature validation systems, allowing the attacker to forge receipts and bypass security checks. Initial reports indicated around 4 billion tokens were minted, but this figure was later revised drastically upwards as more data became available. A substantial portion of the newly minted tokens was quickly transferred to cryptocurrency exchanges, leading to a sharp price drop of nearly 38% for ONE. Harmony's official response included identifying related wallet addresses, urging exchanges to freeze associated funds, releasing a software patch (v2026.1.1) to prevent further minting, and temporarily halting its cross-chain bridge service. The team is also evaluating the option of a network rollback. This incident marks the third major security or technical issue directly affecting Harmony's token supply in recent years, following a $100 million bridge hack in 2022 and a staking bug in late 2023. Once a notable Layer 1 chain, Harmony's market capitalization has dwindled to around $12 million, with its Total Value Locked (TVL) collapsing from a peak over $1.4 billion to under $170,000. The event underscores the persistent security vulnerabilities faced by smaller blockchain protocols and highlights the importance of scrutinizing a project's security history and on-chain activity.

marsbit08/12 10:26

Supply Skyrockets by 3 Trillion, Veteran Blockchain Harmony Dealt Another Fatal Blow

marsbit08/12 10:26

TRON USDT Transfers Hit $2.1T In Q2 As Stablecoin Supply Reaches Record

In Q2 2026, TRON processed a staggering $2.1 trillion in USDT transfers, as reported by Messari. The network's circulating USDT supply reached a record $87.9 billion, surpassing Ethereum, while average daily transactions increased 8.7% to 11.8 million. This cements TRON's position as a leading stablecoin settlement layer, primarily due to its low fees and fast transactions for USDT transfers. However, the report notes the massive transfer volume encompasses various activities like exchange flows and arbitrage, not solely retail payments. The key takeaway is that TRON has secured a dominant, utility-driven role in the stablecoin market by efficiently facilitating large-scale digital dollar movements, even as it may not lead in other crypto sectors like DeFi.

bitcoinist08/12 07:51

TRON USDT Transfers Hit $2.1T In Q2 As Stablecoin Supply Reaches Record

bitcoinist08/12 07:51

Bitcoin Price Stuck at $63,400 as ETF Issuance Outstrips On-Chain Issuance

Bitcoin's price remained under pressure on Tuesday, trading slightly above $63,400, a 0.7% decline over 24 hours. This followed news that Strategy sold 1,690 BTC to fund a share buyback, causing a sharp drop. Despite briefly climbing above $64,400, the cryptocurrency quickly fell over $1,000 to a daily low near $63,394. Market data showed long position liquidations significantly outpaced short ones, with $34.4 million of the $39 million in total liquidations coming from longs. The selling pressure from corporations was partially offset by a weekly inflow of $854 million into spot Bitcoin ETFs. Analysts at Bitfinex noted these inflows equate to absorbing roughly 13,300 BTC, more than four times the approximately 3,150 BTC issued by the network in the same period. This marks a significant shift from peak outflows in June. However, Bitfinex warned that sustained price breakout is hindered by substantial supply in the $62,000-$65,000 range, with an estimated 1.79 million BTC held at those levels. Combined with ongoing corporate treasury sell-offs and high long-term Treasury yields, Bitcoin is expected to remain range-bound until ETF inflows consistently outpace seller pressure and softer inflation data reduces bond yields.

cryptonews.ru08/11 20:36

Bitcoin Price Stuck at $63,400 as ETF Issuance Outstrips On-Chain Issuance

cryptonews.ru08/11 20:36

Solmate Continues to Buy Up SOL

Solmate Infrastructure (NASDAQ: SLMT), a company specializing in blockchain, staking, and AI solutions, has purchased an additional 1,001 SOL. This acquisition brings the company's total holdings to approximately 1.26 million SOL. The purchase coincides with Solana validators supporting proposals to reduce the issuance of new SOL tokens and increase the volume of tokens burned through network fees, changes that could impact Solana's long-term economic model by slowing supply growth. Solmate plans to stake the acquired SOL through its institutional validator infrastructure, aiming to increase its participation in the Solana network and earn additional staking rewards. This move is part of Solmate's broader strategy to develop infrastructure for institutional engagement within the Solana ecosystem, building up its SOL reserves while expanding its validator operations, staking services, and partnerships.

cryptonews.ru08/11 12:11

cryptonews.ru08/11 12:11

The Amount of Ethereum Staked Reaches a Record 41.7 Million ETH, or 35% of Total Supply

According to CryptoQuant, the amount of Ethereum (ETH) locked in staking has reached a record high of 41.7 million ETH. This figure represents approximately 34.5% of the total circulating supply of around 120.7 million ETH. After remaining stable at 36.2 million ETH (nearly 30%) until late 2025, staking deposits began a sustained increase in February 2026, accelerating from June through August. This growth occurred even as ETH's price fell about 44% from its January level. Validators continue participating, earning newly issued ETH, transaction fees, and MEV. Part of this income is often restaked, creating a compounding effect. However, staking yields decrease as more validators join, distributing the same emissions across a larger staked balance. Institutional participation is a key driver, with firms like BitMine staking roughly 85% of its ETH holdings, amounting to about 4.9 million ETH. The company earned $45.7 million from staking and validation in Q1 2025, with projections for significantly higher annual rewards. While this institutional trend could remove more ETH from liquid markets, staking does not guarantee price appreciation, as selling pressure from other sources can offset reduced supply.

cryptonews.ru08/11 10:55

The Amount of Ethereum Staked Reaches a Record 41.7 Million ETH, or 35% of Total Supply

cryptonews.ru08/11 10:55

Attention: This Week, 22 Altcoins Will Receive a Significant Amount of New Tokens! Here is the List by Day and Hour

Weekly Cryptocurrency Token Unlock Schedule The cryptocurrency market partially recovered last week as U.S. economic data reduced the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate hike. Bitcoin rose over 2%, and major altcoin indexes increased by 1.92%. However, a significant number of token unlocks are scheduled for various altcoins in the coming week. The unlocks, presented in UTC+3 time, are as follows: **August 10:** Velvet (VELVET) unlocks $4.89M (2.47% of market cap), Babylon (BABY) unlocks $2.98M (5.29%), DOME (DOME) unlocks $1.82M (4.55%), and Linea (LINEA) unlocks $1.76M (3.23%). **August 11:** Allora (ALLO) unlocks $1.16M (1.84%), Holoworld AI (HOLO) unlocks $2.47M (4.69%), io.net (IO) unlocks $1.29M (2.70%), Nereus (NRS) unlocks $1.13M (31.04%), and Mocaverse (MOCA) unlocks $1.30M (3.96%). **August 12:** Aptos (APT) unlocks $6.76M (1.34%) and Pump.fun (PUMP) unlocks $22.15M (2.27%). **August 13:** Unitas Labs (UP) unlocks $3.22M (6.29%). **August 14:** Chainbase (C) unlocks $1.49M (6.00%). **August 15:** StarkNet (STRK) unlocks $3.19M (1.88%) and Cyber (CYBER) unlocks $1.29M (5.70%). **August 16:** Arbitrum (ARB) unlocks $7.27M (1.42%), Alaya AI (AGT) unlocks $2.53M (3.22%), GoPlus (GPS) unlocks $1.60M (2.94%), Magma Finance (MAGMA) unlocks $2.27M (5.48%), Valve (VALVE) unlocks $1.91M (7.21%), RollX (ROLL) unlocks $2.89M (13.27%), and STBL (STBL) unlocks $9.05M (51.37%). *This is not investment advice.

cryptonews.ru08/09 19:36

Attention: This Week, 22 Altcoins Will Receive a Significant Amount of New Tokens! Here is the List by Day and Hour