Bitcoin Whales Boost Their Holdings as Prices Slide – What’s Retail Missing?

As the crypto market continues to bleed, a surprising divergence has emerged with Bitcoin whales buying aggressively. Even as retail traders dump their holdings to escape losses. Analysts say this split between large and small investors may reveal how professionals interpret the market’s trend. 

According to data shared by a crypto analyst, the number of big holders is on the increase even as the price of Bitcoin is falling.

This could suggest that the whales have not given up on Bitcoin despite the current bear market which some analysts believe doesn’t have an end yet.

Why Whales Are Accumulating as Retail Panics

Fresh data shared by multiple crypto analysts shows that the number of large BTC holders has been rising steadily, even as Bitcoin’s price continues its downward slide. This behavior is common in late-stage downtrends, where experienced investors look for discounted entries while smaller wallets capitulate under pressure.

Some analysts also believe that small holders aggressively selling Bitcoin and other assets to cut losses is a good sign, as the market has to shake out weak hands before a reversal.

According to market analysis firm Santiment, the sell-off by retailers (also referred to as capitulation) is usually an early sign of a bearish market reversal.

Similarly, another analyst had earlier pointed out that Bitcoin was already approaching a key level where a fresh uptrend is more likely.

Whale Activity Isn’t a Guarantee. But It’s a Strong Signal

Even with rising accumulation, analysts caution that confirmation requires more than whale interest. Bitcoin needs to establish a sustained upward structure, not just brief rebounds, to validate a true shift in trend. Until then, volatility remains likely.

However if the analysts are right and whale accumulation is a good thing, this could be the glimmer of hope that some investors were waiting for.

Beyond the whale activity though, only a sustained positive change in the price of the top coin will confirm a reversal and possibly a sustained rally. For now, whales are positioning themselves for a long-term upside.

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