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Holder concentration

How much supply is controlled by the largest wallets.

Glossary readUpdated July 12, 2026

What it means

Holder concentration looks at whether a few wallets control a large share of supply, after accounting for known exchanges, contracts, and treasury wallets.

Why it matters

Concentration can create sell pressure, governance pressure, and information asymmetry if a few wallets can move the market.

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