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Retail investors have been sidelined for most of 2024.
Bitcoin has posted significant gains since September lows.
On-chain activity shows retail investors have returned.
Markets consist of two primary investor groups: retail investors, who invest their personal funds, and institutions like pension funds and hedge funds, which manage large-scale capital. While institutions typically dominate in terms of scale, retail investors also play a vital role in driving sentiment and market trends.