Some of Bitcoin’s biggest holders, popularly known as whales, are quietly moving billions of dollars’ worth of coins into spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). On Oct. 21, Bloomberg reported that these whales executed roughly $3 billion in in-kind transfers through BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). Instead of selling, they handed their Bitcoin to the ETF in […]
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XRP is under renewed selling pressure after data showed big holders are moving large sums out of the market. Related Reading: A 5% Bitcoin Drop In October? History Shows That’s Rare According to CryptoQuant analyst Maartunn, on average whales have been net moving about $50 million per day away from XRP holdings. That flow has coincided with renewed price weakness and sharper swings than seen in recent weeks. Price Slips After Early October Rally After pushing above $3.00 on October 3, XRP slid back sharply. Reports show the token fell below $2.50 roughly a week later. Since that dip the highest print has been $2.83, while XRP is trading near $2.40 at the time of reporting. Price action has been mixed over different horizons — XRP is down about 20% over the last seven days but remains in the green on the 14-day chart. JUST IN: $XRP whales are offloading ???? Whale Flow (30DMA): -$50M/day. Sell pressure persists. pic.twitter.com/Hcnys9vCCV — Maartunn (@JA_Maartun) October 10, 2025 Whale Flows Turned Negative After Accumulation According to on-chain data shared by Maartunn, whale flow measured on a 30-day moving average swung from positive to negative across the past year. During 2022 and into early 2023, large transfers suggested accumulation, a period that tracked with relative price calm. Mid-2023 through the first three quarters of 2024 showed a clear negative trend in whale flow, and that pattern returned in force after a later surge in inflows. Reports have disclosed that the most extreme negative reading on the chart appeared during a price spike in mid-January, when XRP reached as high as $3.4 on January 16, 2025, and large holders took profits. Accumulation On Dips, Profit-Taking On Rallies The on-chain picture is not uniform. There was a brief window of accumulation in April when XRP slid toward the $2 support level. That buying continued into late June as the token recovered above $2. Following that recovery, selling pressure resumed as holders locked in gains. The current 30DMA reading sits near negative $50 million per day, a sustained net outflow that signals distribution by some big accounts. Related Reading: XRP Fear Index Spikes To 6-Month High, And That Could Spark Its Next Breakout If we close over $3.1150 by Sunday, it’ll be the most bullish $XRP weekly candle in history. — Patrick L Riley (@Acquired_Savant) October 10, 2025 Market Reaction And Possible Paths What this means for price is not set in stone. Continued heavy selling into thin bids could push XRP lower toward nearby supports around $2.20 to $2.50. On the other hand, if buyers step in and absorb the outflows, XRP could trade sideways with sharp intraday swings. Based on reports, veteran investor Patrick L. Riley added a conditional bullish note: a weekly close at $3.11 would produce a very strong weekly candle and could attract fresh demand. That scenario would require meaningful buying to overcome current selling by large holders. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView
A long-silent Bitcoin wallet woke up this week and emptied roughly 400 BTC into several new addresses. According to blockchain trackers, the address sent its coins in multiple transactions, mostly split into batches of 15 BTC. The total value moved is roughly $44 million, based on current prices. Related Reading: Eric Trump Steps Into Market Talk, Says ‘Buy The Dips’ Wallet Linked To Early Mining Reports have disclosed that the coins trace back to mining activity from nearly 15 years ago. Lookonchain tied the funds to the early days of Bitcoin, and records show the wallet last moved coins in 2013, when Bitcoin traded near $135 per unit. That price then compared with today’s level — around $111,763 per BTC — means the holding rose by about 830 times in value since it went quiet. A dormant wallet woke up after 12 years, moving 400.08 $BTC($44.29M) to multiple new wallets 3 hours ago. The 400.08 $BTC was received from miners 15 years ago.https://t.co/aem7WhbkOu pic.twitter.com/3m4XSBNXFO — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) September 29, 2025 Arkham Intelligence spotted the distribution pattern, noting the repeated 15 BTC transfers that drained the address. Even with full visibility of every transaction on the blockchain, the owner’s identity remains unknown. The pattern — chopping large sums into smaller, repeated amounts — is a common way wallets move coins without dumping everything on a single exchange at once. Part Of A Wave Of Old Addresses Becoming Active This activation comes amid a string of moves from so-called Satoshi-era wallets. Based on reports, institutional and private holdings tied to early investors have been on the move lately. In July, Galaxy Digital sold more than 80,000 BTC linked to an estate, a sale that markets valued at close to $10 billion. Another dormant address holding 444 BTC became active in September 2025 and moved approximately $50 million. Recently, one of the big holders is said to have cycled more than $5 billion of Bitcoin into Ethereum, locking up close to $4 billion worth of ETH afterward. Market Signals Remain Mixed October has traditionally been a good month for Bitcoin, with previous rallies of 40–45% in certain years, but the current signs indicate less conviction. Holder retention level has dropped to 80%, and on-chain derivatives flows and whale outflows suggest weaker demand. Bitcoin was trading near $114,000 at one point today, with a one-day gain of 2.05% reported, but analysts are watching risk levels closely. A continued selloff could push price toward $107,000; renewed buying pressure could take it back up toward $119,000. Related Reading: Bitcoin Buyers Step Back After Failed Push Beyond $115,000: Data What This Means Going Forward Movements from Satoshi-era addresses carry symbolic weight, because they come from the group that held Bitcoin when it was still experimental and very cheap. Whether this 400 BTC transfer will spark wider selling or simply mark a reallocation remains to be seen. For now, the market has a clear record of the move, but the reason behind it — estate settlement, profit-taking, or internal reshuffling — is unknown. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView
Reports have disclosed that 16 wallets picked up 431,018 Ether between September 25 and 27, spending about $1.73 billion to do so. The buys came through names like Kraken, Galaxy Digital, BitGo, FalconX and OKX. Related Reading: Dogecoin Bullish Again? $10 Million Stock Buyback Sparks Fresh Price Hopes That scale of accumulation pushed attention back to who is buying the dip, and why larger players seem willing to add exposure while prices wobble. Exchange Balances Fall To 9-Year Low According to Glassnode data, the amount of ETH held on exchanges has plunged from roughly 31 million to about 14.8 million ETH — a drop of 52% from 2016 levels. Many of those coins are likely in staking contracts, cold wallets or institutional custody, and the recent launch of the first Ethereum staking ETF has helped pull more supply off exchanges. Lower exchange balances mean fewer coins ready to be sold instantly on exchanges, which can make price moves sharper when big orders hit the market. ETH Hovers Near $4,000 As Volatility Rises Based on TradingView readings, ETH is trading around $4,011, down roughly 0.33% over the last 24 hours and more than 10% over the past week. The token briefly slipped under $3,980 earlier in the session before climbing back, and it remains below a recent close of $4,034. This two-week pullback has returned ETH to a key $4,000 support area, and short-term swings have become more pronounced as holders reposition. $3,700 Becomes A Line In Sand Crypto analyst Ted Pillows has warned that the $3,700 to $3,800 zone could face heavy pressure. Reports note that if ETH falls below $3,700, many margin positions could be wiped out and spark forced selling that pushes prices lower. $ETH liquidity heatmap is showing decent long liquidations around the $3,700-$3,800 level. This level could be revisited again before Ethereum shows any recovery. pic.twitter.com/SQTbfrujAa — Ted (@TedPillows) September 27, 2025 With fewer coins on exchanges and concentrated margin exposure, the short-term outlook is more fragile even as longer-term demand indicators look solid. ETF Outflows Show Institutional Mood Can Flip US-listed ETH funds recorded nearly $800 million in outflows this week, their largest redemptions to date. Still, roughly $26 billion sits in Ethereum ETFs, equal to 5.37% of total supply. Whales keep accumulating $ETH! 16 wallets have received 431,018 $ETH($1.73B) from #Kraken, #GalaxyDigital, #BitGo, #FalconX and #OKX in the past 3 days.https://t.co/0DPxgZMGN7 https://t.co/xtPLBKo9LZ pic.twitter.com/oEXZKIErmr — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) September 27, 2025 Related Reading: When Will XRP Reach $25? Bitcoin Investor Shares A Bold Prediction Those numbers underline how quickly institutional sentiment can change: big inflows can vanish just as fast, and ETF flows now add a new, sizable layer to price dynamics. Lookonchain data also highlighted a prior accumulation of roughly $204 million in ETH, showing similar patterns of large players stepping up during dips. Retail traders appear more cautious for now. But the sequence of big buys from institutional-grade custodians suggests some buyers view dips as buying chances while others choose to wait on the sidelines. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
A major Ethereum holder that had been quiet for years suddenly moved roughly 200,000 ETH Friday, worth about $800 million at current prices. Based on reports from on-chain trackers, the investor controls a total of 736,316 ETH spread across eight wallets — holdings that are now valued nearly $3 billion. Related Reading: Hyperliquid’s Days Numbered? Expert Forecasts ‘Painful Death’ The activity caught attention because several of those addresses had been inactive for years, making this one of the more notable returns by an early-era holder. Whale Moves Into Staking According to blockchain observers, the transferred coins were not sent to trading venues. Instead, the funds were directed into new addresses tied to staking services, including Ethereum’s Plasma infrastructure, where assets can earn yield while remaining locked. Two wallets that have been dormant for over 8 years just woke up and moved 200K $ETH($785M) to 2 new addresses. This Ethereum OG originally sourced their $ETH primarily from #Bitfinex, currently holds a total of 736,316 $ETH($2.89B) across 8 wallets. Wallets:… pic.twitter.com/wVFzXZcL0o — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) September 26, 2025 Emmett Gallic, an analyst who flagged the movement, described the action as “bullish.” The choice to stake rather than sell has been noted by market watchers as a possible signal of long-term confidence in Ethereum’s prospects. On-Chain Records Point To Early Holders Reports have disclosed that much of the ETH came from Bitfinex and mining pools active around 2017. Some of the wallets had last moved funds about four years ago; others had been dormant for over eight years. At the time those coins were last active, their combined worth was about $30 million. That figure contrasts sharply with today’s value, which approaches $3 billion, highlighting how much the asset has changed hands in value even for those who stayed put. Price Pressure And ETF Outflows Ethereum’s price was under stress when the whale reappeared. Based on market data, ETH dipped to $3,829 today, a low not seen since August. Reports show institutional vehicles have been selling recently: ETFs recorded roughly $547 million in outflows over four consecutive days earlier this week. On Thursday, all ETFs logged net outflows except BlackRock, which posted neither inflows nor outflows that day. That said, BlackRock had sold close to $27 million worth of ETH the previous day. These moves appear to have helped push the price lower ahead of the whale’s action. Related Reading: Dogecoin Bullish Again? $10 Million Stock Buyback Sparks Fresh Price Hopes Market Reaction And What It May Mean Analysts have pointed out that a large transfer like this would normally stoke fears of a liquidation. In this case, the absence of exchange deposits seemed to calm some traders. Staking shifts coins off liquid markets and can reduce immediate sell pressure. Still, the broader sell-off from ETF products has been sizable and may keep acting as a drag on price until flows stabilize. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Ethereum showed fresh buying pressure this week after reports that a major Bitcoin whale dramatically increased its Ether holdings, a move market watchers say could reshape short-term flows. Related Reading: XRP ETF Launch Could See $5B Inflows, Outpacing Ethereum ETFs: CEO Major Whale Moves Into Ether According to reports, one of the earliest and most influential Bitcoin whales bought roughly 820,220 ETH over the course of two weeks, a haul valued at about $3.6 billion at current prices. The purchases were logged across multiple addresses and have drawn attention because they represent a large transfer of capital into Ether rather than Bitcoin. Traders say such concentrated accumulation can lift sentiment and draw other large holders into the market. Ethereum’s latest trading performance has mirrored the big move. At the time of reporting, ETH traded around $4,390, with a 24-hour trading volume of $39 billion and a market cap near $538 billion. ???? THIS OG BITCOIN WHALE HAS BOUGHT 820,224 ETH WORTH $3.6 BILLION IN JUST 2 WEEKS. HE DEFINITELY KNOWS SOMETHING ???? pic.twitter.com/iG9Su2BGZE — Ash Crypto (@Ashcryptoreal) August 31, 2025 The token was up 2% over the previous day. Those raw numbers underline that demand for Ether remains high even as some parts of the market pull back. Derivatives activity tells a more mixed story. Reported data shows derivatives volume fell 14% to $61 billion, while open interest climbed 2.90% to $60 billion. The OI Weighted metric declined -0.0007%, a small drop that indicates a minimal reduction in positioning strength. According to these movements, dealers comment that the market may be consolidating: less new trades but more positions held. Ether Price Forecast And Sentiment Mixing technicals with on-chain data, current forecasts point to moderate upside. Based on the latest prediction, Ether is expected to rise 11% and reach $4,870 by October 1, 2025. Market sentiment is listed as Bullish while the Fear & Greed Index reads 46 (Fear). Over the last 30 days, ETH logged 47% green days and an 9% price volatility reading. Those indicators suggest a market that has room to run, but which still carries meaningful uncertainty. $ETH has been holding up really well compared to BTC. But there’s still a chance of $4K retest. Just take a look at huge liquidity clusters and you’ll understand. Just keep one thing in mind: I’m just short-term bearish. pic.twitter.com/D9XIrxr5zq — Ted (@TedPillows) August 31, 2025 Analysts have offered a cautionary note. According to analyst Ted, ETH’s recent outperformance versus Bitcoin may pause for a brief retest around $4,000 as liquidity clusters are swept and traders reassess exposure. He points to order-book dynamics that often trigger a pullback before new upward moves — a pattern that has played out in prior rallies. Related Reading: Ethereum Bullishness: Ark Invest Boss Scoops $16-M More In BitMine Stock What Traders Are Watching Investors and desks say they are watching three things: the flow of large on-chain buys, whether derivatives open interest continues to rise, and whether price holds above key support near $4,000. Reports of whale accumulation have sparked talk of rising institutional interest, but the drop in spot derivatives volume shows some short-term participants stepping back to wait. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView
A sudden move by a large holder and deep-pocketed early owners are being linked to a sharp wobble in Bitcoin prices this week. Related Reading: Solana Extends Streak, Outshines Ethereum in DEX Volume – Details Old Whales Hold Deep Profit According to Willy Woo, supply is tightly held by OG (“original gangster”) whales who built big positions around 2011 when Bitcoin traded at about $10. He warned that the gap in cost basis makes a difference: it now takes roughly $110,000 of fresh capital to absorb each Bitcoin those holders choose to sell. That math, he says, helps explain why price action has been slow even as overall market interest grows. According to market observers, a single whale’s rotation from Bitcoin into Ether helped trigger a rapid sell-off that briefly knocked roughly $45 billion off Bitcoin’s market cap. Why is BTC moving up so slowly this cycle? BTC supply is concentrated around OG whales who peaked their holdings in 2011 (orange and dark orange). They bought their BTC at $10 or lower. It takes $110k+ of new capital to absorb each BTC they sell. pic.twitter.com/7CbWXsvX2l — Willy Woo (@woonomic) August 24, 2025 Flash Crash Unfolded Quickly Based on reports, Bitcoin slid from $114,500to $112,980 in nine minutes, briefly touching $112,050, CoinMarketCap data shows. Ether fell 3.8% in the same window, dropping from $4,925 to $4,680. Prices later recovered about half of those losses. Traders point to a chain of transfers that set the move off. Whale Rotations And Large Transfers Blockchain.com records show that roughly 24,000 BTC — about $2.7 billion at the time — was sent to the decentralized perpetuals platform Hyperliquid across six transfers beginning Aug. 16. Of that sum, 18,142 BTC has been sold and much of the proceeds were rotated into 416,590 ETH, an analyst known as MLM reported. A chunk of those ETH — 275,500 — was staked, worth about $1.3 billion. Strategic Positioning And Big Gains It was also reported that the whale took on large leveraged positions, longing 135,260 ETH on Hyperliquid for a total exposure near 551,861 ETH, valued at more than $2.6 billion. That set up a trade that netted around $185 million, according to the same analyst. The longs boosted ETH prices as other traders followed the flows, and when the whale began closing positions, rapid reversals led to cascading sell orders. Related Reading: Ether Soars In August—But Will September Spoil The Party? Forces At Work Reports have disclosed the whale still controls 152,874 BTC across several addresses, and those funds originally moved off an exchange about six years ago. Market watchers say there are two forces at work: long-dormant holders sitting on massive unrealized gains, and active traders using large rotations to capture short-term moves. If more of the 152,874 BTC moves to market, sellers could test demand again. On the other hand, the amount of ETH being staked points to at least some longer-term intent from big players. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView
Reports from CryptoQuant suggest that large holders are moving aggressively while smaller players are bailing out. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Next Stop For 2025? $175,000, According To SOL Strategies Boss Over the past week, wallets linked to key Bitcoin participants grabbed more than 16,000 BTC during a price decline. At the same time, retail investors have been selling into weakness, taking losses and widening the gap between whales and small traders. Analysts see this as a possible clue that the market could be forming a local bottom. Seasonal Pressure And Fed Expectations The timing of these moves adds more complexity. September is rarely kind to markets. Data over the last 35 years shows the S&P 500 slipping an average of 1% during this month, and Bitcoin has often mirrored that seasonal drag. Now, throw in a Federal Reserve meeting on September 15-16, where traders assign an 80% chance to a 0.25% rate cut, and you have a cocktail of uncertainty. For some, a cut signals potential relief for risk assets. For others, the historic pattern overshadows any short-term optimism. Either way, volatility seems unavoidable. BlackRock Transfer Triggers Fear Of Selling Amid this macro backdrop, a single transaction set off alarms. BlackRock shifted over 10,584 BTC—valued close to $1.20 billion—to Coinbase in one day. That kind of move rarely goes unnoticed. Transfers to exchanges often imply a readiness to sell, and the market responded immediately. Bitcoin slid to a little over $112,000, a level that previously acted as the launchpad for the rally that pushed prices to the all-time high of $124,000 this August. Traders are now watching that number like hawks, questioning if it can act as a safety net once more. Technical signals, however, don’t tell a unified story. The relative strength index sits at 32.90, scraping the oversold zone, which can sometimes hint at an exhausted sell-off. But the MACD is still weak, with its line staying under the signal mark, suggesting negative momentum. This split in indicators keeps traders guessing whether the next big move will be up or down. Related Reading: Panic Or Profit? Analyst Says XRP Below $3 Is A ‘Massive Blessing’ Crypto Market At A Crossroads If $112,000 holds, a rebound is on the table. Break it, and the downside could accelerate, especially if institutions start unloading more Bitcoin. Add whale accumulation, seasonal weakness, and a looming Fed decision, and the short-term outlook looks less like a straight line and more like a curve with surprises waiting around the bend. For now, the battle is clear. It’s between confidence and fear, and the outcome may depend on what happens before this month closes. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Bitcoin looks set for a pause. Prices climbed to a fresh high, and now the market is showing signs of short-term cooling as some investors lock in profits. Related Reading: Market Jitters Rise As Bitcoin Pulls Back—Is $135K Still Possible? Price Pullback And Recent Rally Bitcoin was trading at $115,550 when this report was written, about 6% shy of its all-time high of $124,201 reached on Wednesday. The top crypto asset was up roughly 10% in the nine days leading up to that peak. That quick run-up helped push prices higher, but it also left some traders looking for a breather. Analysts say the recent rally quickly fizzled out without fresh macro drivers to keep it going. MVRV Signals Some Caution According to Santiment, the Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) ratio sits at +21%. That means the average holder who bought over the past year is in profit, and many could be tempted to sell. That figure isn’t an extreme reading. But it is enough to raise the odds of profit-taking, which can slow or stall further gains. Profit Taking Vs. Whale Accumulation There’s tension in the market right now. Based on reports, about $2 billion in short positions would be at risk if Bitcoin returned to the $124,000 region. That creates a squeeze scenario on a big upside move. At the same time, Santiment notes that wallets holding between 10 and 10,000 BTC have continued to add to their holdings even after the new high. So while many smaller players may take profits, larger holders appear confident and are stacking more coins. Macro Watch: Fed Cut In Focus Investors are also watching the US Federal Reserve. The Fed’s rate cut decision set for Sept. 17 is on many traders’ calendars. The CME FedWatch Tool puts the chance of a cut at about 83%. That expected move is one reason some market participants are sitting tight and waiting, rather than pushing prices higher right away. What Traders Are Watching Next Markets look to be in a consolidation phase, with traders adopting a wait-and-watch stance. If economic news or the Fed decision surprises, price action could pick up fast. Related Reading: XRP Chatter Reaches Ride-Share Drivers — Small Survey Shows Mixed Results But without a new catalyst, sideways action seems more likely in the near term. Based on reports, the combination of modest MVRV pressure, piled-up shorts, and steady whale buying paints a mixed picture — risk now, possible fuel later. Meanwhile, short-term choppiness is plausible. Some investors will take profits. Others — especially larger wallets — are still buying. Watch the Fed date and any sudden shifts in short positions; they could decide which way the next move goes. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView
An Ethereum ICO-era wallet deposited another $19.9M in ETH to Kraken, bringing seven-day exchange deposits to 9,803 ETH as ether slipped on Monday.
Bitcoin hit a new all-time high (ATH) on August 13, providing a bullish outlook for the leading cryptocurrency. Ethereum has also recorded remarkable gains in the last seven days, bringing it close to its ATH. This development has occurred thanks to macro factors, which are boosting risk-on sentiment. Bitcoin Hits New ATH While Ethereum Records Massive Gains CoinMarketCap data shows that Bitcoin has reached a new ATH of $124,400, surpassing its previous ATH of around $123,091, which it hit just a month ago. Meanwhile, Ethereum is up almost 30% in the last seven days and is now just about 2% away from its ATH of $4,891. With the crypto market boasting this bullish momentum, ETH is expected to reach a new ATH sooner rather than later. Related Reading: Pundit Predicts ‘Near Term’ Bitcoin And Ethereum Prices, There’s Still Room To Run These rallies for Bitcoin and Ethereum have occurred on the back of positive macro developments such as the U.S. CPI data, which has boosted hopes of a September Fed rate cut. The July CPI inflation data came in at 2.7%, which showed that inflation in the country was steady. This reading was also lower than the expected 2.8%. Meanwhile, earlier on, the July job data had suggested that the U.S. labor market was weakening after nonfarm payrolls rose to 73,000, lower than the expected 147,000. Meanwhile, May and June figures were revised to 19,000 and 14,000 from 144,000 and 147,000, respectively. These developments have proven bullish for Bitcoin and Ethereum as the odds of a 25-basis-point (bps) September Fed rate cut have reached as high as 99%, according to CME FedWatch. These odds are now at 95% while there is a 4.2% chance of a 50 bps, which would be more bullish for these crypto assets if it happens. Rate cuts inject more liquidity into the market and boost investors’ appetite for risk-on assets like BTC and ETH. Higher Prices Still Likely For BTC Crypto analyst Ezy said that the Bitcoin price is in the ‘Sign of Strength’ phase, signaling that this is the beginning of a major bullish move after a period of accumulation by whales. The analyst added that the first target in this phase is typically the 1.618 Fibonacci, which is around $130,000. Related Reading: None Of These 30 Bitcoin Bull Market Top Indicators Have Been Triggered Meanwhile, the Ezy stated that the second target is at the 2.0 Fibonacci level, near $145,000, and the final target is around $166,000. His accompanying chart showed that Bitcoin can reach these targets between September and October, around when the monetary easing cycle is expected to begin. At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $122,600, up over 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Pixabay chart from Tradingview.com
Five long-dormant Bitcoin wallets sprang back to life on July 31, moving a total of 250 BTC—nearly $30 million at today’s rates. That’s money mined on April 26, 2010, during Bitcoin’s earliest tests. Traders saw the shift and paused, wondering if a massive sell-off was coming after more than 15 years of silence. Related Reading: XRP ETF Approval Incoming? Analyst Eyes September-October Window Early Coins Stir According to on-chain observers, these coins came from wallets active before the famous “Patoshi pattern” ended. That pattern, often linked to Bitcoin’s creator, slowed down around May 2010. Moving coins from that era can send a jolt through the market, even when the total is small. Around 250 BTC made a splash in today’s headlines. Yet Bitcoin’s circulating supply tops 19 million coins. So far, none of the funds have shown up on public exchanges. That means any real impact on prices may be low—unless the coins suddenly head for the exit in bulk. 5 miner wallets woke up after being dormant for over 15 years and transferred 250 $BTC($29.6M) out an hour ago. These miner wallets earned 50 $BTC each from mining on Apr 26, 2010. Wallets: 1NuqAKeX6JzW372QfEe7eFkewFx21fnqd3 12EWRT19v2eAvWjGDWjodCe7NP1CzmFphT… pic.twitter.com/vGttaE6MxY — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) July 31, 2025 Traders and analysts have begun tracking the addresses that received the BTC. If those wallets start funneling coins into exchanges or over-the-counter desks, panic could spread. But wallet shuffles without selling are common among early miners who just want to consolidate or upgrade their security. Clues Point Away From Satoshi Based on reports from Whale Alert, these movements don’t match the nonce patterns tied to the roughly 1.12 million BTC once mined by “Satoshi Nakamoto” across blocks up to number 54,316. Experts note the mining speed and nonce range differ from what’s been linked to Bitcoin’s creator. That makes it far more likely these funds belong to other early adopters. Tightening Crypto Rules Meanwhile, reports have disclosed that Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has moved oversight of crypto-asset exchanges into a more powerful unit. The aim is to tighten rules, improve capital checks, and guard against money-laundering. This change brings crypto platforms under the same kind of scrutiny as banks and brokerages. Related Reading: $1K XRP Millionaire Promise: Fact Or Fantasy? Moving coins from 2010 always raises eyebrows. Yet 250 BTC is a drop in Bitcoin’s ocean. And with clues pointing away from Satoshi, the market may shrug this off unless the funds hit exchanges fast. Japan’s new rules show that regulators aren’t standing still—they’re making sure crypto firms meet tougher standards going forward. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView
Satoshi-era bitcoin whales are closely monitored by traders for market signals, particularly when the BTC in their wallets has not moved for years.
According to on‑chain tracker Whale Alert, an unknown wallet just received 1,000,000 SOL in a single move worth over $152 million. It all happened in a flash. The report set off alarms across the Solana network and sent traders scrambling. Related Reading: Under Stress: Tron Revenue Drops As Nearly $190M Flows Out Activity shot up almost immediately as everyone tried to figure out who was behind the transfer and why it mattered. Massive Transfer Caught On Chain Based on reports, the one‑million‑SOL transfer lifted 24‑hour trading volume to $4.11 billion, a nearly 28% rise. Large moves of this size—more than $152 million at current prices—often reshape order‑book depth and liquidity as traders adjust their positions in response. ???? ???? ???? ???? ???? ???? ???? 1,000,000 #SOL (152,067,512 USD) transferred from unknown wallet to unknown wallethttps://t.co/Mkaq1mDBPn — Whale Alert (@whale_alert) July 2, 2025 Price Rally Tops $150 Barrier Traders watched SOL climb from about $146 to $151, up 6.10% in the last week. Some snapped up coins at $150, betting that the whale’s shift in assets hinted at a larger play. Others took profits as the price crossed that round number, locking in gains. Either way, breaking above $150 marked a clear sign that short‑term momentum was back. It even pulled in fresh players looking for quick wins. US‑Listed Solana ETF Gains Traction On the same day, a new staking‑enabled Solana ETF went live on Cboe BZX. It started with $33 million in trades on its very first session. That outpaced many earlier crypto futures products, pushing more faith into SOL as an investment option. Based on reports, traditional investors who were on the fence now had a regulated path to add Solana to their portfolios without jumping through extra hoops. This double whammy—whale wallet shuffle and a fresh ETF—did more than bake a rally; it gave the market two clear signals. First, smart money still moves big chunks behind the scenes. Second, regulated products keep gaining ground in the crypto space. Related Reading: The Silent Bitcoin Accumulation: Public Companies’ Surprising H1 2025 Lead It’s too early to say which event will have the longer‑lasting impact. But for now, SOL traders have some solid numbers to chew on. With on‑chain indicators flashing and institutional tools coming online, Solana’s path could get a lot more interesting in the weeks ahead. Featured image from Meta AI, chart from TradingView
The transfers showed no signs of a profit-taking operation.
XRP climbed more than 7% in a single day, jumping from about $1.92 over the weekend to $2.20 today. Traders say Bitcoin’s move back above $106K gave altcoins a breather after a rough patch. That lift sent XRP bulls into a frenzy and set off fresh chatter about how high the coin could go. Related Reading: Bunker Buster: Ethereum Titans Stake $100 Million Amid US-Iran Hostilities XRP Whales Loading Up Under $2 According to Crypto Bitlord, big players made their move when XRP dipped below $2. He called those dips a “gift” for anyone who believes in a $7 target. That kind of confident talk can spark FOMO fast. When whales buy millions of dollars’ worth of XRP, smaller investors want in, too. Monster whales are loading the $XRP dip. Anything under $2 is a gift. When you know it’s going to $7 it’s no longer gambling. It’s pure belief. — Crypto Bitlord (@crypto_bitlord7) June 23, 2025 Bullish Targets In Sight Based on reports from social channels, Crypto Bitlord reckons XRP’s next stop is $7—and he doesn’t expect the price to fall below $2 again. In his words, “Not in this lifetime.” To reach $7 from today’s level, XRP needs to climb about 210%. That jump would lift its market cap above $410 billion and push its fully diluted cap near $700 billion. $XRP will never be under $2 again. Not in this lifetime. — Crypto Bitlord (@crypto_bitlord7) June 23, 2025 ETF And Institutional Buzz A growing number of spot XRP ETF applications has fed more optimism. Bitcoin analyst George Tung put an $8 price tag on XRP for year-end, calling that a safe estimate. Crypto analyst Bearable Bull agreed on $8, saying it’d mark the start of a new chapter. Some even think $10 is too low. All this buzz is a sign that institutions are eyeing XRP hard. $8 XRP Is Next ???? The Generational Wealth Journey For XRP Is About To Come To An End.. So It’s Time For A Brand New Beginning ???? The Man Behind The Bull Has Arrived ???????? My Privacy Has Been Key For The Past 7 Years As I’ve Built Numerous Successful Businesses In Crypto… pic.twitter.com/g0EOyr6bBp — The Bearable Bull (@thebearablebull) May 22, 2025 Legal Clarity And Market Moves Meanwhile, regulatory decisions will play a big part in whether belief turns into reality. XRP’s long fight with regulators has hung over it for years. If courts give a clear green light, we could see similar jumps in other tokens. If not, bulls may have to wait even longer. Investors shouldn’t count on instant fireworks just because someone yells “$7.” It takes real-world adoption, legal wins, and big-money backing to push prices that high. Markets have surprised us before. This time, though, faith will only go so far without solid proof. Related Reading: Bitcoin Paces $15 Billion YTD Influx Amid 10-Week Fund Flow Streak Overall, today’s rally shows how much belief drives crypto moves. People buy with their guts as much as their brains. XRP’s next chapters will depend on both confidence and concrete wins. Featured image from Imagen, chart from TradingView
Ethereum’s price roller-coaster has drawn a dramatic wager from big players. While many smaller traders are bracing for more losses, a handful of massive accounts have broken the surface and put millions in a massive show of force. Related Reading: Bitcoin Paces $15 Billion YTD Influx Amid 10-Week Fund Flow Streak Ethereum Whale Bets Surface According to on-chain data, one whale opened a long position worth $101 million at an entry price of $2,247, using 25x leverage. That bet paid off with roughly $950,000 in profit, but it also cost $2.5 million in fees. These numbers show just how high the stakes have become. High Fees Cut Into Gains This whale further withdrew 18,000 $ETH worth $40.38M from #Binance. Now, the whale holds 50,256 $ETH worth $112.62M, currently down $2.24M Address: 0x3952d69643f7a87237c7fc8bb33f8453c0b45500 https://t.co/49vC0iqMZP pic.twitter.com/rF5cX2gsXZ — Onchain Lens (@OnchainLens) June 23, 2025 Based on reports from On-Chain Lens, another whale moved over $40 million in Ether from Binance before opening its own leveraged trade. Combine the two wallets and you’ve got about $112 million riding on an ETH bounce. Yet those $2.5 million in fees highlight the hidden cost of big bets. Middle East Tension Hits Prices ETH slipped to about $2,113 on Sunday, marking its lowest level in 30 days. That drop came after US military strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. United States President Donald Trump called the operation a “spectacular success” and warned of more action if Iran didn’t back down. Traders say the fallout from those strikes rattled global markets and fed crypto volatility. Retail Traders Watch Closely Retail traders tend to sell when prices drop. But these whales have the scope to weather downswings. Their large purchases indicate that they find value at current levels. Short traders might not agree, however. They’re sitting in many short positions, expecting ETH to decline further before it will rise. What The Whales See Experts say large holders tend to have lower break-even points. They can afford to wait months or years for a payoff. Some also use complex strategies across multiple markets. That makes their moves hard to read from the outside. Still, when you see $112 million on the line, it’s a hint that smart money senses a buying window. Related Reading: Bitcoin Paces $15 Billion YTD Influx Amid 10-Week Fund Flow Streak Risks On Both Sides Leveraged trades amplify gains and losses equally. A 5% drop would trigger a forced sell-off on a 25x position. That could feed a sharp decline in ETH’s price. On the other hand, if the market turns up, those whales could pocket big returns well beyond what retail traders see. Investors will be watching every market swing. If geopolitical tensions cool and big money stays bullish, ETH could find footing above $2,200. But another shock—political or technical—might send the price tumbling again. Featured image from Imagen, chart from TradingView
In the past month, big Ethereum wallets have been quietly piling on more Ether while small investors pull their profits. Activity on the network has been choppy but the heavy hitters have not slowed down. Retail traders, by contrast, have been cashing out as prices hover in a narrow range. Related Reading: Crypto Bloodbath: Over $1 Billion Liquidated As Iran-Israel Tensions Erupt Whales And Sharks Increasing Holdings According to data from Santiment, wallets holding between 1,000 and 100,000 ETH have added a net total of nearly 1.5 million ETH over the last 30 days. That boost represents a 3.70% rise in their combined holdings. These so‑called whales and sharks now control over 41 million ETH, or about a quarter of all Ether in circulation. It’s a clear sign that large traders see value in Ethereum at these levels, even as the market trades sideways. ???? There are currently 6,392 wallets holding between 1K and 100K Ethereum. Over the past month alone, these key whale and shark wallets have rapidly added more coins as retail traders have taken profit. During these past 30 days, a net of +1.49M more $ETH has been accumulated by… pic.twitter.com/1hPBTuAOrL — Santiment (@santimentfeed) June 13, 2025 Sideways Trading And Price Moves Ethereum’s price action has been muted. Based on reports from CoinGecko, Ether is up 5% in the last 14 days and 5.4% over the past month. It’s trading around $2,625 almost 45% below its all‑time high. The slow grind suggests neither buyers nor sellers have full conviction. Still, big holders continue to stack coins, waiting for the next catalyst. Rising Activity On Layer 2 And Services On‑chain data shows whales directing attention to specific services. Transaction volume in Ethereum Name Service jumped over 300% in the second week of July. Lending protocols on Ethereum saw a more than 200% rise. Meanwhile, transfers of USDC on layer 2 networks—Base, Arbitrum and Optimism—all posted triple‑digit gains. These numbers point to growing use of scaling layers and services beyond simple trading. Spot ETF Inflows Update Institutional interest has been strong too. US spot Ether products saw inflows for 19 straight days before a small pullback. That streak brought in $1.37 billion, mostly into BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust. On the day the run ended, the funds recorded just a little over $2 million in outflows. It’s a minor wobble in what has so far been a solid embrace of Ether by big financial firms. Related Reading: Amid Bitcoin Hype, Seasoned Trader Predicts Sudden Drop To This Level Big Appetite Meanwhile, big wallets keep buying while smaller traders lock in gains. Network activity on services and layer 2s is surging. And institutions are still putting fresh dollars into Ethereum via ETFs. For now, Ether sits in a tight range. But when demand meets a clear price trigger, that quiet build‑up of coins in big wallets could push things to the upside. Featured image from Imagen, chart from TradingView
Based on reports, a long-dormant Bitcoin whale made a surprise move this week, snapping up 250 BTC for about $26.37 million. It’s the first time this wallet has shown activity in two years. Related Reading: Bitcoin To Hit $180,000 In 2025? Analyst Highlights The Trigger The purchase has stirred talk among traders and on-chain analysts alike. Some see it as a sign that big players are getting ready for more action in the weeks ahead. Whale Returns After Two Years According to Lookonchain data, the same whale pulled 500 BTC out of Gemini back in 2022 when Bitcoin was trading near $27,400, a move worth nearly $14 million at the time. Now, with BTC hovering around $105,000, the whale’s holdings sit on an unrealized gain of over $39 million. That kind of profit margin grabs attention. Other large holders often watch these moves closely. They wonder if this is the start of a wider trend or just one wallet’s play. A whale that had been dormant for 2 years bought another 250 $BTC($26.37M) 9 hours ago. 2 years ago, this whale withdrew 500 $BTC($13.7M) from Gemini at $27,401, now sitting on an unrealized profit of $39M.https://t.co/c0U92isSfc pic.twitter.com/vcb4V3M0Uz — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) June 8, 2025 Big Gains On Early Bet Early adopters have seen massive upside in Bitcoin over the years. This whale’s 2022 withdrawal came just before a multi-year price boom. Since then, Bitcoin has climbed nearly 300%. Not everyone can make moves like that. Small investors often feel left behind when a wallet this size shifts coins. Still, some traders say it can create a ripple of optimism. When big holders buy, retail traders sometimes pile in, chasing the same gains. Technical Indicators Show Mixed Signals On the charts, BTC seems to be shaping an inverse cup-and-handle pattern with a significant neckline at $100,800 serving as major support. The price has fallen into the handle stage, and a dip below $100,800 could propel Bitcoin to $91,000, which coincides with its 200-day exponential moving average (EMA). Bitcoin’s relative strength index (RSI) is 52, indicating the bullish momentum is fading. A fall below 50 could introduce additional selling pressure. For the bulls to regain control, BTC must recapture the 20-day EMA resistance, which is just above $105,000. Related Reading: Elon Musk ‘Will Do Anything’ To Make XRP King, Tech Mogul Says Market Volatility And Liquidations There were some wild price movements last week fueled in part by social media battles between US President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. The price of bitcoin fell below $101,000 for a moment, causing close to $1 billion in liquidations across futures markets, before recovering to above $105,000 within hours. The miner capitulation signal was also detected by CryptoQuant’s Hash Ribbons indicator, pointing to near-term pain for worse-off miners, but some potential rallies ahead once they pulled through. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Crypto assets to the tune of over $3 billion are heading into circulation in June. That marks a 32% drop from May’s haul of $4.9 billion. According to crypto vesting tracker Tokenomist, investors and traders will face new supply pressure again this month. Related Reading: Buy XRP Before It Explodes To $1,000, Market Expert Says Total Token Unlocks Dip In June June’s release of $3.3 billion is down sharply from May’s nearly $5 billion. A lot of that change comes from projects finishing earlier vesting schedules. But $3.3 billion is still a heavy weight on token prices. Markets usually wobble when billions of dollars suddenly become tradable. Cliffs Versus Gradual Releases About $1.4 billion of June’s tokens will hit wallets all at once in what’s called a cliff unlock. That means a lump sum becomes liquid on a set date. The rest— nearly $2 billion—will drip into the market bit by bit with linear unlocks. A slow trickle of new supply can soften the blow, but it still adds up over time. Source: Tokenomist Big Names On The List Several major projects lead the pack in June. Metars Genesis (MRS) will drop over $190 million worth of tokens on June 21 to back an AI partnership. Since March, MRS has unlocked 10 million tokens each month, pushing nearly $1 billion into circulation so far. On June 1, SUI will unlock 44 million coins—about $160 million in value. Over $70 million of that goes to Series B investors. To date, SUI has released more than 3 billion tokens valued at roughly $12 billion, or about 33% of its total supply. Another 5.22 billion tokens, worth nearly $20 billion, are still locked without a set date. Other Projects To Watch A handful of well-known tokens also have vesting dates in June. Fasttoken will hand out 20 million tokens—around $88 million—to its founders. LayerZero plans to unlock 25 million tokens worth over $70 million for core contributors and strategic partners. Aptos will release 11.30 million tokens, about $60 million, to its team, backers and community fund. ZKsync sets free over 760 million tokens valued at almost $50 million to investors and staff. Even Arbitrum joins the list, adding to the pressure on Layer-2 markets. Related Reading: Investors Pour $2.75 Billion Into Bitcoin ETFs As Price Skyrockets What This Means For Traders Based on reports, big unlocks tend to spark price swings. Cliff events often trigger fast sell-offs as holders gain full access. Gradual releases can drag on prices over weeks. Those who trade around these dates should be ready for volatility. For long-term holders, dips caused by fresh supply might offer a chance to add to positions. Either way, tracking vesting calendars could help time moves and spare traders from nasty surprises. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Bitcoin continued its climb past $104,000 on Monday, and that rally has tempted some big traders to bet against it. A few high-stakes short positions now sit on the brink of collapse. These trades carry skinny margins for error and show just how risky huge margin bets can be when price momentum stays strong. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Grip Loosens: Market Expert Says Dominance Has Hit Its Ceiling Massive Short Position At Risk According to blockchain tracker Lookonchain, one whale wallet opened a $93 million short with 40× margin. At Bitcoin’s current level near $104,000, just a 1.5% uptick would force a shutdown at around $105,700. That means a small move could wipe it out. Right now, that position is sitting on over $500,000 in paper losses. It’s also earning about $34,000 in funding fees. But those earnings are tiny next to the loss, so they barely ease the pain. Many gamblers are shorting $BTC with high leverage! 0x51d9 opened a $93M short position on $BTC with 40x leverage, with a liquidation price of $105,690. 0x5D2F opened a $44M short position on $BTC with 40x leverage, with a liquidation price of $112,660.https://t.co/WcW1u4FdWz… pic.twitter.com/pAf1LEMnZp — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) May 12, 2025 Second Whale Holding At Crossroads Another account took a $44 million short at $103,494.40, again using 40× cross margin. Now that Bitcoin trades around $104,720, the trade is down roughly $515,348.53. Its liquidation threshold is much further out, at about $112,660. That gives a buffer of close to $9,000 before it’s wiped out. So far, this trader has pocketed $51,711.71 in positive funding. Those credits show that traders are still betting on higher prices overall. Yet if Bitcoin’s climb stays on track, that buffer could evaporate fast. Failed Bet Already Closed A third whale got burned even sooner. This trader sold short $69.7 million worth of Bitcoin at $95,969, using 40× margin. Their cut-off price was $103,470. Bitcoin crossed that line days ago, trading above $104,000 in recent sessions. Based on reports, that position has almost certainly been liquidated already. It serves as proof of just how quickly high-risk shorts can backfire when prices shoot up. Liquidations Highlight Market Pressure Over the past 12 hours, Bitcoin derivatives saw $66.66 million in liquidations, with $51.25 million coming from shorts. In the full 24-hour stretch, a total of $82.58 million was wiped out, and $60.97 million of that was on the short side. Longs only accounted for $21 million in closures. These figures underline how much buying power has been forced back into the market, fueling further gains. Related Reading: Bitcoin Stays Resilient While Wall Street Stumbles – Details This frenzy shows that betting big against Bitcoin’s rally can end badly and fast. Small funding payments won’t make up for big losses if price keeps rising. Traders taking huge short positions now face steep odds of getting squeezed out. As Bitcoin sits above $104,000, any further gains could push more shorts to the exit, driving fresh volatility in the days ahead. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView
Bitcoin fell hard before recovering as prices plummeted below $95,000, retreating below $94,600 and even as low as $93,395. But buyers emerged at around $94,000, halting the decline and allowing BTC to recover fast. Then, the coin started rising again, piercing through pivotal levels that had earlier served as resistance. Related Reading: Tether’s $1 Billion Mint Powers Tron — Is A Breakout Brewing? Key Resistance Levels Broken As Bulls Step In Bitcoin didn’t remain down for long. It broke above $94,600 and even broke a bearish trendline at around $94,755. That opened the doors for another break higher. It continued to breach above $96,500 and is now trading inching closer to the $97k level. The 100-hour Simple Moving Average is also below the current price, which is generally a bullish indicator for momentum. Currently, traders are waiting to see whether BTC will break above $97,000. If that occurs, the next target might be $98,800 or even $100,000. This price level has been a top target for most traders in the last few months. Whales Add Over 81,000 BTC In Six Weeks Large holders, or whales, are gaining confidence. Wallets that hold between 10 and 10,000 BTC have accumulated more than 81k BTC in the last six weeks. Such wallets tend to belong to institutions or long-term investors who prefer to buy when prices are relatively stable or low. ???? As May progresses, Bitcoin’s key stakeholders are mostly moving in the right direction if you’re rooting for $100K $BTC in the near future. Wallets with the highest correlation with crypto’s overall market health (10-10K BTC wallets) have accumulated a combined 81,338 more… pic.twitter.com/4DKhOwROgx — Santiment (@santimentfeed) May 6, 2025 Meanwhile, smaller holders owning less than 0.1 BTC have sold off 290 BTC in the same period. The difference in behavior between large and small holders is catching attention. In the past, similar trends have been followed by strong price surges. $734M In Shorts Wiped Out Many short sellers who were making bets on lower prices got caught out around $95,600. Coinglass analytics indicate that short positions exceeding $730 million were swept out when Bitcoin broke above that level. It had been resistance for days. But once buyers retook it, the price exploded and traded as high as $97,200. That move lifted morale among bullish traders and generated fresh momentum within the market. Further liquidations might occur if BTC continues to climb. Related Reading: Bitcoin Set To Gain Over $300 Billion From Companies In Next 5 Years, Analysts Say Derivatives Reflect Bulls in Charge The derivatives market is likewise turning bullish. Coinglass indicates long positions come out at approximately $2.14 billion, versus $2 billion in short positions. That discrepancy won’t be gigantic, but it’s sufficient to tip the balance towards the bulls. If Bitcoin cannot remain above $97,750, then it could fall slightly. Support is approximately $96,650. If that gives way, then it could move down to $95,400 or $95,200. Further support awaits at $94,400 and then $93,100. But for now, the sentiment is upbeat, and everyone is watching that $100K barrier. Featured image from Gemini Imagen, chart from TradingView
Two big holders of the TRUMP token sold 765,128 of them for $8.58 million on Saturday morning in a sharp move, netting a loss of $2.34 million. The hasty sale took place May 4, 2025, and caused the price to sharply drop. The price tag of TRUMP declined by over 10% in a matter of hours, sliding from $12 to $10.50 according to price records available on CoinGecko. Related Reading: Bitcoin At $100K? $3 Billion In Shorts Are On The Line The sell-off prompted a surge in trading volumes and raised alarm among traders who now risk more unexpected moves in the days ahead. Whales Exit With Losses Despite Past Gains The wallets who sold behind it had previously made profits on TRUMP, but this time they exited early incurring heavy losses. Wallet 3kjP9L sold 337,560 tokens for $3.80 million and ended up in a loss of $1.38 million. It is reported that this wallet had previously profited by $196,000 from the same token. 2 whales dumped 765,128 $TRUMP($8.58M) at a loss of $2.34M 5 hours ago! 3kjP9L made $196K on $TRUMP before, sold 337,560 $TRUMP($3.81M) 5 hours ago and lost $1.38M. 7X6Vun made $732K on $TRUMP before, sold 427,568 $TRUMP($4.77M) 5 hours ago and lost $961K! Not only did they… pic.twitter.com/J8Fq4N2ihB — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) May 4, 2025 A second wallet, 7X6Vun, offloaded 427,568 tokens simultaneously for $4.77 million, incurring a loss of $961k. That wallet previously pocketed a $732k gain during a different trading period. The two whales would have attempted to scale down exposure after observing feeble signals within the market but their timing proved to be expensive. TRUMP Price Struggles As Trading Volume Jumps When the whales sold their tokens, TRUMP trading volume skyrocketed by almost 80% to $15.3 million on platforms such as Binance and KuCoin. This type of volume surge typically indicates that there is panic or overreaction by both buyers and sellers. As of writing, TRUMP is priced at $11.18, down 27% in the last seven days. It’s anybody’s guess if it can recover or more investors will follow the whales and begin selling their assets. Token Earlier Spiked On Gala News The TRUMP token had been making waves after a recent special event announcement. United States President Donald Trump had, according to reports, offered gala invitations at his Washington Golf Club to the most prominent TRUMP token holders, generating buzz and pushing the price higher earlier during the week. Traders loaded up, eager to make a profit from the increasing buzz. But the latest sell-off raised questions over just how solid that momentum had been. If big investors are exiting on a hype high, that could mean the conviction isn’t as widespread as it appeared. Related Reading: Bitcoin To Infinity? Venture Capitalist Says Crypto’s Value Vs. Dollar Has No Ceiling Trump Crypto Holdings Reportedly Worth $2.9B A fresh report from the organization State Democracy Defenders Action asserts that Trump’s assets related to cryptocurrency now comprise almost 40% of his total wealth, which they project at approximately $2.9 billion. Included among these are the TRUMP and MELANIA meme coins and an interest in a business entity named World Liberty Financial, valued at 60%. World Liberty was launched in October 2024 and can be defined as a crypto exchange with ties to the Trump family. The firm recently announced it will obtain a $2 billion investment from Abu Dhabi-backed firm MGX to purchase a stablecoin product called USD1. That fund will be reportedly utilized to invest in Binance. Featured image from Gemini Imagen, chart from TradingView
Some cryptocurrency experts forecast Pi Network’s price to jump to $5 even as it currently trades at a mere $0.63. This bold forecast comes as whales took out about 41 million Pi Coins from exchanges within a 48-hour window. Related Reading: Shiba Inu Sees $120 Million Weekly Surge—Whales Tighten Their Grip Analysts Post Bullish Expectation On Social Media Cryptocurrency analyst PiMigrate recently tweeted on X that Pi Network’s path to a $5 valuation “has just begun.” The analyst referenced what they called strong support at the $0.60 level, and this base could possibly push the altcoin to the lofty $5 target. Another crypto expert, Moon Jeff, further backed the forecast with technical chart analysis. He, too, added in his update a bullish chart setup backing the aggressive target of $5. ???? $Pi to $5 journey just began. $PI has a very strong support at $0.6. $5 is a very possible valuation. Good utilities will push it up. #PiNetwork pic.twitter.com/qL7NjoHuvJ — Pi Network News (@PiMigrate) April 20, 2025 Whale Activity Stirs Attention As Coins Exit Exchanges A major report by a Pi community page revealed that big investors, commonly referred to as “whales” in crypto exchanges, transferred about 41 million Pi Coins worth around $27 million off exchanges in two days. Around 13 million coins were moved from OKX exchange to other wallets. As per market observers, this relocation of coins from exchanges usually reflects investor plans for holding instead of selling in the short term. Reducing exchange supply usually puts upward pressure on prices if demand is firm. Technical Structure Needs Confirmation Before Next Move Other analysts presented a more cautious perspective, explaining that Pi Network must re-establish a “symmetrical triangle” pattern on higher timeframe charts before further upward momentum. They recommended waiting for confirmation before opening long positions, cautioning that if prices move outside this triangle formation, it might present short-selling opportunities rather. ???? BREAKING: HTX TAGGED THE $PI LOGO IN ITS LATEST TWEET Does this mean that HTX will soon launch a $PI spot on CEX through KYB verification? ????#PiNetwork2025 ⚡ #PiCoin pic.twitter.com/h3kKc2tq7Y — The Times of PiNetwork (@PiNetwork24X7) April 18, 2025 Exchange Listings And Conference Might Improve Visibility Possible listings on leading cryptocurrency exchanges may push Pi’s price upward. Crypto exchange HTX has apparently stoked rumors with a mysterious social media post, and members of the community are keeping their fingers crossed for a listing on Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges. Related Reading: Today’s $1K XRP Bag May Become Tomorrow’s Jackpot, Crypto Founder Says As of writing, Pi Coin was at $0.63, down 3% in 24 hours with a 36% decline in trading volume to $96.34 million. Despite current bearish sentiment indicators and a Fear & Greed Index reading of 39 (Fear), price prediction models suggest that Pi can reach $2.08 on May 21, 2025 – a potential 228% increase. Featured image from Money Check, chart from TradingView
New blockchain information shows that large investors remain in control of the Shiba Inu crypto market, potentially creating both stability and risk for smaller traders. The meme coin has experienced regular trading activity throughout while exhibiting zero price actions over recent days. Related Reading: Today’s $1K XRP Bag May Become Tomorrow’s Jackpot, Crypto Founder Says Major Holders Hodl Most Of SHIB Tokens According to blockchain tracking site IntoTheBlock, around 74% of Shiba Inu’s 95 billion circulating tokens are in whale-like large addresses. The concentration is high and puts the token’s ecosystem into the hands of few wealth investors. Concentration among large holders sends contradictory signals to the market: some analysts interpret it as a confidence vote for SHIB’s future, while others see it as a double-edged sword that creates an unstable environment wherein the big players would set off cataclysmic price fluctuations should they wish to liquidate their assets. Weekly Transaction Volume Exceeds $120 Million In the same tracking metrics, there have been large trades covering over $120 million with respect to SHIB within the last week (each trade being above $100,000). This substantial trading volume comes despite minimal price action, with the meme crypto having a current price tag of $0.00001226 and showing less than 1% daily change. The volume of transactions provides a glimpse into institutional and whale-scale activity on the platform, a market analyst disclosed. The ongoing high-value transactions indicate sustained interest among large investors, despite the price staying flat. Retail Traders Confronted With Reassurance And Risk The large holding of SHIB tokens by rich investors is a mixed picture for small investors. On the positive side, the investment from such huge investors could assuage retail investors regarding the token’s stability and long-term worth. But this configuration also creates substantial risk. Any abrupt change of position by these large holders can bring on rapid and steep price action. Market watchers point out that when the ownership is so concentrated, even normal portfolio rebalancing by a handful of large holders can make a huge market disturbance. Crypto Market Watches Whale Behavior For Price Signals Since whale activity usually precedes significant market action, it is closely monitored by the crypto community. With over 70% of the SHIB supply in the hands of moneyed investors and $120 million in recent high transactions, many are keeping tabs for reversals in sentiment from such powerful hands. Related Reading: Whales Swallowing Bitcoin Fast — Will This Push BTC Price Up? The current context of SHIB truly depicts a classic case of where a few well-to-do investors can significantly impact price action in cryptocurrency markets. In these circumstances, the very high transaction volumes reflect true interest among institutional investors, while the extreme concentration of holdings must certainly remain a foremost consideration in the assessment of any market dynamics concerning SHIB. Featured image from Gemini Imagen, chart from TradingView
Large investors are buying Bitcoin at record levels, which may be the precursor to a price explosion. Recent statistics indicate that these large holders, or “whales,” are acquiring around three times the amount of daily Bitcoin produced by miners as the cryptocurrency sits at key price levels. Related Reading: Bitcoin Dominates Q1: Altcoin Season Nowhere In Sight—Report Whales Purchase At Record Levels While Exchanges Witness Outflows According to Glassnode information, investors possessing between 100 and 1,000 Bitcoins are buying up the cryptocurrency aggressively. These giant holders are at present taking on over 300% of the annual supply emission of Bitcoin. Meanwhile, large crypto exchanges are seeing steady outflows of Bitcoin. This indicates that increasing numbers of whales and large holders are taking their assets to long-term storage instead of leaving them on hand for trading. Market observers view this exodus from exchanges as a sign of improving confidence in the long-term worth of Bitcoin. Most of these large investors have persisted in buying when prices drop, viewing downturns as opportunities to increase their positions rather than sell. Onchain analysts have reported that this activity is reminiscent of trends during Bitcoin’s 2020 bull cycle. Technical Indicators Reflect Key Resistance Points Bitcoin is now testing its 50-day and 200-day exponential moving averages as points of resistance. Based on previous examination by analysts, these levels are approximately $85,500. A pullback could occur if Bitcoin does not manage to breach the technical barriers. The next important support lies at about $80,000 on the upper trendline of the current wedge formation. A narrow price range has existed for some time, between about $75,000 and $85,000. This period of lackluster volatility, combined with substantial buying pressure, may well suggest that accumulation is occurring behind the scenes in anticipation of a large price move. Related Reading: BNB Weathers The Storm Better Than Altcoins, Stats Show Three-Month Correction Follows Typical Bull Market Trend The price of Bitcoin is now back to correction after almost three months since reaching highs near $100,000 earlier in the year. The price has seen a drop of nearly 30% since then. According to analysts, this drop follows the typical trend of previous bull markets. A decrease of 25-35% occurring midway through the cycle would usually denote a situation from which the prices would then continue up once again. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView
San Francisco-based Ripple has transferred 200 million XRP tokens, worth approximately $400 million, between company-controlled wallets. The massive movement occurred today and was first spotted by cryptocurrency tracking service Whale Alert. Related Reading: Bitcoin Maxi Takes Aim: Ethereum’s True Value? Lower Than You Think Tracking The Money Trail The transaction initially appeared to be heading to an unknown destination when Whale Alert reported the funds moving to an unidentified address ‘rP4X2…sKxv3’. But blockchain analytics platform Bithomp later clarified that both the sending and receiving wallets belong to Ripple. The receiving wallet was created by Ripple on October 2, 2023, with an initial funding of 70 million XRP. Since its creation, this wallet has only interacted with other Ripple-linked addresses, strengthening the evidence that this was an internal transfer rather than funds moving to an outside entity or exchange. ???? ???? ???? ???? ???? ???? ???? ???? ???? ???? 200,000,000 #XRP (402,739,474 USD) transferred from #Ripple to unknown wallethttps://t.co/cZz7k5fum8 — Whale Alert (@whale_alert) April 11, 2025 Why The Big Money Move According to crypto community figure XRP_Liquidity, who tracks Ripple’s token movements, the transaction represents standard treasury management – Ripple simply shifting money between its own accounts. The 200 million XRP tokens remain untouched at the receiving address, suggesting no immediate plans for their use. The receiving wallet now holds around 290 million XRP tokens, valued at about $577 million as of the current XRP price of $2.04 per token, based on figures by Coingecko. According to historical trends, the funds can be used for various purposes in Ripple’s business operations. They can be used to finance On-Demand Liquidity (recently renamed Ripple Payments), finance exchange-traded products that mirror XRP’s value, or give liquidity to cryptocurrency exchanges where XRP is listed. The Bigger Financial Picture The sending wallet didn’t empty its cash register with this transfer. It still contains 200 million XRP tokens. That wallet had received 300 million XRP on April 2 from another Ripple-linked address, which itself had received 500 million XRP from Ripple’s monthly escrow release. Ripple maintains most of its XRP holdings in escrow accounts, with programmed releases occurring monthly. The April release showed unusual timing compared to Ripple’s standard practice. Related Reading: XRP ETF Launch Impresses Even In Bear Market, Says Analyst Breaking From Routine Ripple broke from its traditional first-of-month schedule for its April token release. Instead of unlocking the funds on April 1, the company first returned 700 million XRP to escrow, then released 1 billion XRP on April 3. This shift in schedule runs counter to Ripple’s established tradition of releasing tokens on the first day of each month, although the company has not commented publicly on its reasoning for this timing change. The wallet transactions are significant, as XRP trades at over $2 per token, giving the cryptocurrency such a high valuation that even normal transfers are worth several hundreds of millions of dollars. These huge transfers are usually followed closely by crypto market watchers, as they can on occasion be indicative of any potential future market move or strategic decision taken by the company. Featured image from Gemini Imagen, chart from TradingView
Bitcoin’s price recovered above $82,000 Friday following a decline below $75,000 in the past few days, as investors with large wallets purchased more of the digital asset. Market trends indicate wallets between 1,000 and 10,000 Bitcoin are expanding at a rate higher than the 30-day average, reports CryptoQuant. Related Reading: From Joke To Juggernaut: Dogecoin Value Revolution Gets Nod From Global Asset Giant Large Investors Display High Confidence In Bitcoin The rise in the number of large crypto holders indicates rising confidence in the future of the cryptocurrency. These investors, usually not exchanges or mining pools, are important in maintaining the value of Bitcoin. Their increasing interest comes as Bitcoin’s market capitalization hits $1.58 trillion, with dominance over other cryptocurrencies at more than 60%. Bitcoin recently hit $83,400 before correcting slightly to settle above $80,000. The increase in these high wallet balances is consistent with Bitcoin’s recent price gains, indicating market strength despite external pressures. Large investor demand for Bitcoin is accelerating. Balances of wallets holding 1K–10K BTC rising faster than their 30-day average. Typically bullish, signals strong investor confidence. pic.twitter.com/hR5Rumj6A6 — CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) April 10, 2025 Analysts Look To Price Gap Patterns For Future Projections Some market observers have offered their predictions on what direction the top digital asset may take next. An X (formerly Twitter) analyst by the name of Enzy Bitcoin says that Bitcoin usually goes up after the filling up of price gaps. The analyst mentioned the latest gap between $70,000 and $75,000, that Bitcoin may reach $130,000 in the near future based on historical trends. Source: CryptoQuant Another analyst, BitBull, equated Bitcoin’s stability to recent volatility in US stock markets. As the traditional markets have grappled with volatility, Bitcoin has remained firm above $80,000. Prices below $100,000 may still be acceptable entry points for investors, some experts say. BTC Long-Term Target Extremely Positive Looking further down the road, other market observers posted a very favorable prognosis for Bitcoin’s future only recently, emphasizing the significance of being cognizant of market cycles, particularly during pricing fluctuations like when in a bear trap. The analysts’ projection reads as unusually bullish, that perhaps Bitcoin may get to a whopping $250,000 price tag. This vision also predicts meaningful growth for major alternative cryptocurrencies. Market Cap Hits $1.58 Trillion While Recovery Keeps Momentum The latest price bounceback of the flagship crypto has taken its aggregate market value to $1.58 trillion when this report was made. This follows its appreciation by over $8,000 from recent lows, demonstrating the capability of the cryptocurrency to bounce back quickly from temporary declines. Related Reading: XRP ETF Launch Impresses Even In Bear Market, Says Analyst The market dominance of the cryptocurrency has also grown, currently standing at over 60% of the total crypto market capitalization. The dominance indicates that Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency and continues to attract investors who desire growth as well as a store of value. Although Bitcoin failed to sustain its short surge to $83,500, sustaining above $81,000 demonstrates resilience in the prevailing market environment. The fact that the buying continues from whales indicates that such investors believe prices will continue rising in the months ahead. Featured image from BetaNews, chart from TradingView
Solana has been able to remain above the key $110 price level even as big investors offload millions worth of tokens. The cryptocurrency is now trading at $114, registering a daily increase of 7.6% in the midst of a broad-based fear in the altcoin market. Related Reading: XRP ETF Launch Impresses Even In Bear Market, Says Analyst Big Investors Abandon Ship As Market Wobbles A number of key Solana holders have lost faith in the token’s near-term prospects. Blockchain analytics indicate that a whale (“4W1Ree”) unstaked 159,028 SOL tokens worth $16.5 million. The investor has already sold 60,000 of them for $6.13 million at an average price of $102. Whales are dumping $SOL! 4W1Ree unstaked 159,028 $SOL($16.5M) and sold 60,000 $SOL($6.13M) at $102 4 hours ago. 5cPair sold 89,734 $SOL($9.67M) at $108 14 hours ago.https://t.co/i2sVNng50nhttps://t.co/hJwIowTBPl pic.twitter.com/XLhXsLxHft — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) April 9, 2025 Yet another significant holder named “5cPair” offloaded close to 90,000 SOL tokens amounting to around $9.7 million, receiving an average of $108 per token. OnChainLens blockchain data also revealed that three interrelated wallets unstaked 168,498 SOL worth $17.86 million after being on the books for two months, taking an $11.38 million hit on their investment. Platform Activity Adds To Selling Pressure The offloading is not just limited to individual traders. According to recent transactions, Pump.Fun platform transferred 84,350 SOL tokens (valued at $9.3 million) to Kraken exchange. Since January 2025, the platform has already offloaded a whopping 1.72 million SOL tokens worth $310 million to exchanges. Pump.Fun currently has 3.24 million SOL tokens remaining, worth around $360 million at today’s prices. Technical Patterns Indicate Signs Of Reversal Even though there has been intense selling, some analysts are optimistic regarding Solana’s price trend. The cryptocurrency adheres to a growing falling-channel pattern on day charts. The recent decline reached a low of $95.16 on April 7, but buyers swiftly intervened to restore the price above $100. Today’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) also is now on the cusp of oversold levels, indicating a possible bounce. Some analysts are saying Solana just bounced off of a multi-year support trendline that set off a 1,000% bounce when tested in Q3 2023. Related Reading: XRP Will Explode—And This Korean Expert Says He’ll Be ‘Laughing’ At Critics Analysts Set Key Price Targets For Coming Weeks Market observers have pointed to key price levels that will decide Solana’s next direction. The TD sequential indicator has flashed a buy signal on SOL’s weekly chart, says analyst Ali Martinez. Solana needs to hold above $95 and break above $120 to initiate a significant recovery, Martinez believes. If these levels are held, Solana may look to $147 in the near future. If the $95 support fails, though, prices may plummet towards $69.94, the analyst said. The cryptocurrency is now trading between the center pivot level of $114 and the S1 pivot level of $94.29. Prediction site Polymarket indicates mixed sentiment, with 20% of participants believing SOL will fall to $80 in April, and 21% that it will reach $150. Featured image from Marca, chart from TradingView
Another indicator, though, continues to point to downward price pressure.