The number of Bitcoin millionaires has surged, marking a significant year for institutional adoption, according to a Henley & Partners study. The study reveals a 29% to 40% increase in Bitcoin millionaires, centi-millionaires, and billionaires over the past year. Wallets holding at least 1 Bitcoin have grown from 646,000 in 2021 to over 830,000, while those with 100 or more Bitcoins have risen by 18%. The total cryptocurrency market capitalization has also increased by approximately 72% to $3.89 trillion. In related news, Bitcoin Hyper, a self-proclaimed fast Bitcoin Layer-2 project, has raised nearly $18 million in its presale. The project, which aims to enhance the Bitcoin chain with dApps, smart contract compatibility, and DeFi improvements, recently saw significant whale activity, with $99,700 added in less than two hours.