<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Bitwise CEO predicts Bitcoin holders will stop selling once the price surpasses $130,000.Bitcoin exchange balances have dropped by 14%, now standing at just 2.5 million BTC, the lowest since 2022.Institutions like BlackRock and MicroStrategy are accumulating Bitcoin with long-term strategies in mind.Bitwise CEO believes that above $130,000 to $150,000, most Bitcoin holders will opt to lock in for the long term.Currently trading near $107,000, some older wallets are taking profits due to substantial gains.Horsley anticipates selling pressure to decrease as Bitcoin surpasses its all-time highs, prompting holders to view it as long-term wealth.A significant number of Bitcoins are being withdrawn from exchanges and moved to cold storage, with exchange balances at just 2.5 million BTC.Institutions like BlackRock, Fidelity, MicroStrategy, and Metaplanet hold billions in Bitcoin, focusing on long-term investments.As Bitcoin's value rises, lending platforms offering BTC-backed loans are increasing.Long-term holders, up by 215%, are considering borrowing against their Bitcoin rather than selling, further reducing available supply.The decrease in available Bitcoin for buyers could occur as long-term holders borrow against their BTC.Bitwise CEO suggests that borrowing against Bitcoin could be a way for holders to unlock value while retaining their assets.Bitcoin's scarcity could increase as more holders choose to borrow against their assets instead of selling.Institutions with long-term outlooks are holding billions in Bitcoin, reinforcing the narrative of Bitcoin as a strategic long-term asset.The trend of Bitcoin leaving exchanges for cold storage may support the belief that holders are preparing for long-term ownership.Bitcoin's price trajectory and institutional accumulation could signal a shift in how the cryptocurrency is perceived and held by investors.