According to IntoTheBlock, Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Shiba Inu (SHIB) have emerged as the cryptocurrencies with the longest average holding periods, a sign of strong investor confidence.
Bitcoin tops the list with an average hold time of four years and four months, demonstrating the steadfastness of BTC investors.
Ethereum , along with meme coins Dogecoin and Shiba Inu , follows closely with an average holding time of two years and four months each, highlighting the surprising long-term commitment to even the most speculative assets.
Other notable cryptocurrencies making the top ten include Chainlink ( LINK ), Toncoin ( TON ), Tron ( TRX ), Cardano ( ADA ), Tether ( USDT ), and Avalanche ( AVAX ), with average holding times ranging from eight months to nearly two years.
Long-term Bitcoin investors have fared well, with over 95% of BTC holders in profit. Dogecoin holders also saw substantial gains, with nearly 79% of addresses “in the money.”
Shiba Inu holders, though newer to the scene, show remarkable patience with an average hold time matching Ethereum’s, though only about 52% of SHIB holders are currently profitable. Despite the mixed results, these holding patterns reflect a significant level of trust in these top digital assets.