Bitcoin's top 100 holders control 14.54% of total supply as of October 2024. Bitcoin's decentralized ownership mitigates market manipulation risks. Ethereum shows higher concentration with top 100 holders owning 64%
Launched June 21, 1999 as financial futures for NASDAQ market index. Traded on CME Globex 24 hours daily, expiring quarterly. Contract tick value ranges from $5.00 to $25.00
Smart money refers to capital controlled by institutional investors and financial professionals. Term originated from successful gamblers with deep market knowledge. Smart money investments are larger than retail investments
JPMorgan Chase provides banking, asset management, and insurance services worldwide. Company posted $48.5 billion net income and $158.51 billion revenue in August 2024. Market capitalization reached $556.48 billion as of August 5, 2024
Institutional investors manage money on behalf of others. Six main types include endowments, banks, mutual funds, hedge funds, pension funds, and insurance companies. BlackRock holds about $10 trillion in assets under management as of 2022
Most startup funding comes from Angel Investors, Venture Capital, and Institutional Investors. Accredited investors must have annual income over $200,000 or $300,000 for joint income. Non-accredited investors (<$200k income) can invest through crowdfunding portals