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Story: Bitcoin Whale Unloads $200 Million as Market Braces for Possible Drop Toward $96K

By Pankaj K

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A Major Bitcoin Whale Cuts Holdings Dramatically. Owen Gunden, a veteran Bitcoin holder often classified as an “OG whale,” has triggered fresh…

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Long-Term Holders Offload $43 Billion in Bitcoin. On-chain data shows that the recent activity is not an isolated event.

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ETF Outflows Add to the Downward Pressure. One of the most concerning angles for analysts is the shift in ETF behavior.

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Options Market Shows Rising Fear Among Traders. Alongside on-chain activity, the Options market is sending a clear signal: traders are preparing…

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Can Bitcoin Recover From the Current Pressure?. The path forward largely depends on demand, particularly from ETFs and institutional buyers.

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Conclusion. Bitcoin’s current downturn reflects a complex and rapidly changing environment.

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Bitcoin is once again under intense pressure as one of the market’s most well-known long-term holders offloaded hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of BTC within a few days.

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This week’s developments reflect the rapidly shifting sentiment that has characterized the second half of 2025.

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Owen Gunden, a veteran Bitcoin holder often classified as an “OG whale,” has triggered fresh debate among analysts after unloading another 700 BTC through Kraken on 11 November.

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This activity forms part of a broader pattern that began in early October. Gunden, who previously held over 11,000 BTC worth roughly $1.

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While Gunden’s wallet is close to being significantly depleted, analysts warn that he is not the only large investor engaging in heavy distribution.

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On-chain data shows that the recent activity is not an isolated event. Long-term holders (LTHs), defined as wallets holding BTC for more than five months, have sold approximately…

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The sell-off trend began in July and accelerated sharply in October, creating significant headwinds for Bitcoin’s price.

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Historical data shows that large-scale distribution from long-term holders does not always result in immediate price declines.

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However, the market environment has changed rapidly. Demand that once came from ETFs and corporate treasury allocations has weakened significantly.

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