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Bitcoin Whale Accumulation on the Rise as Wallets with 100+ BTC Hit 17-Month High

Bitcoin Whale Accumulation on the Rise as Wallets with 100+ BTC Hit 17-Month High
Bitcoin Whale Accumulation on the Rise as Wallets with 100+ BTC Hit 17-Month High
Furuhashi Daiki
Last updated: September 4, 2024 2:06 pm
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Furuhashi Daiki
Published September 4, 2024
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Bitcoin wallets with 100 BTC or more reached a 17-month high last month due to HODLing. Over 283 wallets containing 100 BTC breached the mark in August, according to Santiment. Pressure from a widening market gap is driving smaller traders to sell. Thus leading to a boom in Bitcoin whale accumulation. The Bitcoin whale accumulation is an example of large-scale investors buying bitcoins rapidly. The latest count shows 16,120 wallets on the network with 100 BTC or more. Hence, it shatters a record that had stood for 17 months.

Contents
  • Bitcoin Whale Accumulation: Whales Amass More Crypto as Smaller Investors Exit
  • Bitcoin Whale Accumulation: Market Sentiment and the Role of Fear
  • Historical Precedents and Future Implications
  • Conclusion: Navigating the Choppy Waters of Whale Dominance

Bitcoin Whale Accumulation on the Rise as Wallets with 100+ BTC Hit 17-Month High

Bitcoin Whale Accumulation: Whales Amass More Crypto as Smaller Investors Exit

As smaller traders leave the market, the situation of Bitcoin whale accumulation is getting worse. Hashcash founder and Blockstream CEO Adam Back claims whales are buying in droves. Since August 28, Bitcoin’s price dropped from $62,000 to $58,000. 

He said, “Whales back buying 450btc/day every minute all day long, since dip on 28th. Same as Bitcoin mined per day. Go ahead sell them cheap corn.”

Santiment says “smaller traders are to blame for the surge in whale activity since they “continue to impatiently drop their holdings to them.” The biggest Bitcoin investors aren’t the only ones following this trend of accumulation. Santiment reports that wallets with 10 Bitcoin or more, called “sharks,” have also been buying more. Santiment estimates that these wallets that store 10 to 10,000 Bitcoins have amassed approximately 133,000 coins. This has happened in the past 30 days with a combined value of nearly $7.6 billion.

Smaller traders may be feeling pressured to sell when the price dips below their entry point. Crypto expert and CryptoQuant contributor Axel Adler Jr. noted this in a post from September 1. He said, “In the current bull market, the metric has not fallen below 17%, the current figure is -8%. If it continues to decline, the number of people willing to sell coins at a loss could double.”

Bitcoin Whale Accumulation: Market Sentiment and the Role of Fear

As the Bitcoin whales continue to amass their wealth, the wider crypto market is gripped by anxiety. The widely-used Crypto Fear & Greed Index measures sentiment in the crypto market. As of September 2, it is around the “Fear” range at 26. With an average rating of 37, the index revealed more days of dread than greed during August.

The Bitcoin whale accumulation trend may be getting a boost from this feeling of fear. It may be driving smaller traders to sell off their holdings. Retail investors’ growing fear of the market might lead them to liquidate their holdings at a loss. Thus giving whales a chance to buy additional Bitcoin for less. A historical fact, nevertheless, is that long-term investors have been able to make purchases at times of severe panic. Large investors may be using market fear to increase their Bitcoin holdings, which may indicate whale accumulation.

Historical Precedents and Future Implications

Some may find the present trend of Bitcoin whale accumulation concerning. Yet, there are those who view it as a possible bullish indicator for the market. Vivek Sen, creator of Bitgrow Lab, has speculated that more whale activity would signal impending price spikes. He says, “historically, significant whale buying has often preceded new all-time highs for Bitcoin.” Sen added, “The last time whales bought a lot, Bitcoin hit a new ATH.” 

Bitcoin Whale Accumulation on the Rise as Wallets with 100+ BTC Hit 17-Month High

The present tendency of Bitcoin whale accumulation can be better understood with this historical context. If historical trends continue, the present amassing by whales may be setting the stage for more price spikes. Notably, the ever-changing cryptocurrency market makes it such that previous success is no assurance of future outcomes.

Conclusion: Navigating the Choppy Waters of Whale Dominance

There are advantages and disadvantages to the present trend of Bitcoin whale accumulation in the crypto market. The fact that so few people own so much Bitcoin is both reassuring and concerning. It demonstrates that large-scales investors believe Bitcoin will grow and appreciate. The biggest takeaway from this Bitcoin whale accumulation for regular investors is to think long-term. Even while whales can affect the market in the near term, Bitcoin’s core value proposition has not altered.

The role of whales and their accumulation habits will certainly continue to be a hotly debated issue as the crypto market evolves. Something is certain: the activities of these massive investors will keep influencing the cryptocurrency market for the next few years. This remains so regardless of whether the present surge of Bitcoin whale accumulation causes market instability or new all-time highs.

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ByFuruhashi Daiki
Daiki Furuhashi is a seasoned expert in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency, with over 7 years of experience in the field. Beginning his career as a software developer in a leading fintech company in Tokyo, Daiki quickly recognized the transformative potential of blockchain. Over the years, he has led numerous blockchain projects, focusing particularly on smart contracts and decentralized finance (DeFi). His expertise spans across various aspects of the industry, including the development of secure blockchain infrastructures and innovative financial solutions. At DT NEWS, Daiki provides in-depth analysis and insights into global blockchain trends and market movements, helping readers stay ahead in the rapidly evolving world of crypto finance.
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