Bitcoin’s once-unstoppable growth is facing a slowdown, according to Willy Woo, an on-chain analyst. Woo attributes the shift in trajectory to increasing institutional investment, which has transitioned Bitcoin from its early hype-driven phase into a more mature and stable asset class. 2017’s explosive returns are fading as institutions like corporations and governments acquire a larger share of the cryptocurrency market. This change is reflected in a drop in Bitcoin’s Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from over 100% to around 30-40%. While Woo acknowledges potential future growth for Bitcoin, he predicts its CAGR will stabilize at approximately 8%, aligning with broader economic trends like slow monetary expansion and stable global GDP growth. The article highlights the shift in ownership dynamics as a key factor. As institutional investors increasingly accumulate Bitcoin, large wallet concentrations are growing, while retail investor holdings continue to decline. This trend is further supported by data from Santiment, which shows an increasing concentration of Bitcoin holdings among larger wallets. Woo suggests this marks a significant change in Bitcoin’s trajectory from the rapid growth fueled by internet hype and retail enthusiasm.