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The Bitcoin market is revealing interesting dynamics. While many retail investors are reducing their positions, whales are using the $71,000 levels to accumulate. Santiment’s onchain data shows behavior reminiscent of key moments from previous BTC cycles. All the details below!
In short
- Whales accumulate around $71,000 in bitcoins, according to onchain data from Santiment.
- Retail investors are selling bitcoins, creating the divergence often seen before crypto rallies.
Bitcoin whales resume accumulation around $71,000
Santiment’s analysis highlights a a significant change in the bitcoin network. According to her data, wallets with 10 to 10,000 BTC are actually starting to accumulate again. This accumulation occurs when the price of Bitcoin stabilizes around $71,000. This phase corresponds to the period of market consolidation. The fact is that the price moves without a clear trend.
In this type of configuration, large investors sometimes use the crypto market’s lack of conviction to strengthen their positions. This strategy involves a gradual accumulation before a possible more significant move.
Previous Bitcoin Cycles show that these phases of whale accumulation sometimes precede periods of significant price increases.
The growing gap between BTC whales and retail investors
While big wallets are buying, small investors are adopting a different approach to bitcoin. Indeed, the data suggests a reduction in exposure among small investors.
This contrast creates a clear divergence between two main categories of players in the crypto market. Whales often use moments of uncertainty to quietly stockpile. Small investors, on the other hand, react more to short-term price fluctuations.
This divergence is one of the indicators closely monitored by onchain analysts. The reason is simple: in several bitcoin cyclesa similar scenario preceded the recovery phases of the market.
Of course, Santiment’s data does not guarantee any future price movement. But they reveal a clear trend: while some are exiting the market, the most capitalized players are increasing their exposure to Bitcoin. If this momentum continues, the development of whale wallets could become a key signal for understanding the next phase of the Bitcoin cycle.
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My name is Ariela and I am 31 years old. I have been working in the field of web development for 7 years. I only discovered trading and cryptocurrencies a few years ago, but it’s a universe I’m very interested in. The topics on the platform allow me to learn more. As a singer in my spare time, I also have a great passion for music and reading (and animals!)
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