Bitcoin Whales and Dolphins Signal Bear Market

Bitcoin Whales and Dolphins Signal Bear Market

An increasing number of Bitcoin holders are seeing their investments turn red as the holding structure continues to deteriorate across major cohorts, according to CryptoQuant.  Annual balance growth for whale accounts holding between 1,000 and 10,000 Bitcoin (BTC) has turned negative in the fastest contraction this year, CryptoQuant said in a report on Thursday. Monthly growth has been flat since February, suggesting a shift from accumulation to…

Bitcoin Whales Go Quiet — Is Market Momentum Fading?

Nearly 40% of all Bitcoin in circulation was bought at prices higher than where it trades today, leaving a large share of holders sitting on losses. That figure, cited by analyst Darkfost, captures the strain building across the market as big players pull back from buying and demand shows little sign of recovery. A Slow Exit By The Biggest Players Whale-sized accounts — those holding between 1,000 and 10,000 BTC — have seen their annual balance …

Bitcoin Whale Accumulation Slows - Invest In Crypto News

The post Bitcoin Whale Accumulation Slows appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News On-chain data suggests accumulation by large Bitcoin holders has slowed in recent months. Wallets classified as dolphins have recorded a series of lower balance highs since September 2025, while whale balances have remained largely unchanged since February 2026. The trend indicates that some of the market’s largest participants are no longer increasing their expos…

Bitcoin Whales Pause Purchases as Demand Slows, CryptoQuant Finds

Bitcoin holders are turning red on a deteriorating on-chain structure, according to CryptoQuant’s latest assessment. The analysis highlights an accelerating contraction among large holders, with whales managing 1,000 to 10,000 BTC posting the fastest annual decline this year. At the same time, monthly accumulation has stalled since February, hinting at a shift from net buying to mild distribution that echoes patterns seen during the 2022 bear ma…

Bitcoin Whales Are Pulling Back as Activity 'Mirrors' 2022 Bear Market: Analysts

Current Bitcoin whale activity is similar in nature to the last bear market in 2022 when BTC fell precipitously, according to on-chain data.