Why Bitcoin Whales Are Suddenly Playing It Safe – You Won’t Believe This!

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  • So, here’s the scoop: Bitcoin whales? Yeah, they’re not exactly diving into the dip like it’s a kiddie pool. 🐋
  • And guess what? The BTC exchange whale ratio is climbing to 0.504. When that number goes up, you can bet they’re selling faster than a hot dog at a baseball game! 🌭💸
  • Spot Bitcoin ETFs just saw a whopping $681 million in weekly outflows. That’s like throwing a party and no one shows up! 🎉🔄
  • Bitcoin’s hanging around $90K, but those technical signals are flashing “danger, Will Robinson!” 🚨

Even after Bitcoin magically floated back over $90,000, the big fish investors are still sitting on the sidelines like they’re waiting for a better movie to start. 🍿

On-chain data is practically screaming that these major holders are cautious-like they just heard a rumor about a bad batch of guacamole. 🥑😬 And with all this ETF drama, it’s clear that the selling pressure isn’t going anywhere fast.

Sure, there have been a few lucky whale purchases here and there, but overall? It’s like watching a game of chicken with no one willing to blink. 🐣

Bitcoin Whales Hit the Brakes on BTC Holdings – Caution Flags Everywhere!

According to the numbers, big holders aren’t really buying the dip when you take out those pesky exchange addresses. In fact, wallets holding between 1,000 and 10,000 BTC have shrunk down to about 220,000 BTC. 😱 That’s not just a dip; that’s a full-on plunge!

CryptoQuant says this marks the fastest decline since 2023. When big players hesitate to buy during price drops, it usually hints they’re bracing for even bigger dips-like preparing for a surprise party that nobody wants. 🎈

Large Bitcoin investors are not buying the dip.

Addresses holding 1K-10K BTC are down 220K BTC YoY, the fastest decline since early 2023.

A similar rollover in 2021-2022 happened before price topped.

– CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com)

Earlier reports have already raised eyebrows about renewed whale accumulation. A January 3 report noted that a lot of the supposed buying activity was as real as a three-dollar bill. 💵

Julio Moreno from CryptoQuant has been vocal on X, saying whales aren’t exactly hoarding Bitcoin like it’s going out of style. He pointed out that exchange-related movements just muddle the waters. Once you take those out, the balances held by the big guys keep dipping lower-like a bad stock pick. 📉

Now, signs of selling pressure are popping up on exchanges too. Whale influence hit a 10-month high recently, which is like finding out your old college roommate is back in town-uh-oh! 🎓

As a result, the BTC exchange whale ratio shot up to 0.504, a number that typically correlates with increased selling. Not the kind of news you want to hear at a cocktail party! 🍸

Most of this action is happening on Binance, which, by the way, is the largest exchange out there. They accounted for a staggering 71% of stablecoin deposits during this whole mess. Talk about making it rain! ☔

Institutional Interest Wavers as Bitcoin ETFs Keep Draining Funds

CryptoQuant’s data suggests that Bitcoin inflows to Binance have been on the rise for two years, but January? January posted the highest average inflow of 22.81. Sounds fancy, right? But similar patterns emerged during previous sell-offs. It’s like déjà vu, but not the good kind. 😕

ETF investors are just as cautious. Data shows that spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $681.01 million in net outflows last week. January 7 was especially brutal, with $486 million fleeing the funds like they were on fire. 🔥

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Last month was a disaster for ETFs, with net outflows exceeding $1 billion. And the new year? So far, it’s not looking any better, with already $209.87 million in net outflows. It’s like watching a sinking ship with no lifeboats in sight! 🚢

But hold on, not all the big fish are swimming away. On January 7, three wallets reportedly scooped up 3,000 BTC for about $280 million. These guys might be the optimistic ones in an otherwise gloomy rom-com! 💰

CryptoQuant mentioned that about half of Bitcoin’s realized cap now comes from newer whale buyers. Basically, these folks are snapping up supply at higher prices and seem less interested in waiting for the market to pull a fast one. That’s a sign of rising institutional interest! 📈

BTC Hangs Around $90K After Rally, But Is That a Good Sign?

Bitcoin recently shot up to nearly $92,000 in six hours while spot trading volume exceeded $39 billion. But right now, it’s at $90,870. Talk about a rollercoaster! 🎢

Analyst Ali Martinez pointed out that Bitcoin has spent nine weeks below its 50-week simple moving average. In the past, similar situations have led to sharp corrections. According to him, staying above $87,200 is crucial. If it doesn’t, we could see it tumble down to $69,230. Yikes! 😳

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2026-01-11 17:46