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Story: Bitcoin Whale Activity Falls $3B as Demand Surges

By James Thorp

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Bitcoin’s recent rally has taken it from a low of $74,000 to a high of $86,000, and the shift in sentiment is becoming increasingly visible—not just among retail traders but also…

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According to on-chain analytics platform CryptoQuant, whales—large holders of Bitcoin—are no longer aggressively offloading their holdings.

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Further analysis of Binance-specific data supports this trend. Both the Exchange Whale Ratio and total whale inflows on the platform have decreased significantly, indicating that…

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But it’s not just the whales who are shifting their strategy. Short-term holders (STHs)—typically more reactive traders who contribute heavily to daily volatility—have also…

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With both whales and STHs showing restraint, Bitcoin’s apparent demand is beginning to rise.

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Supporting this is a notable increase in the Taker Buy Sell Ratio, which has recently surged to 1.07.

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Moreover, the Fund Flow Ratio, which tracks the proportion of transactions involving exchanges (often associated with selling), has fallen to just 0.07 in the past week.

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Taken together, these metrics build a compelling case for a bullish trend reversal. With whales pausing their sales, short-term traders pulling back from aggressive exits, and…

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Still, risks remain. If market volatility returns or unexpected macroeconomic news spooks investors, BTC could retrace to around $82,460—its next major support level.

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In past cycles, similar periods of low selling pressure and increasing demand have often preceded strong rallies.

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