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Story: Bitcoin Whale Wallets Hit Four-Month High as Retail Investors Exit

By Sakamoto Nashi

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Whale Wallets Rise as Retail Participation Drops. According to on-chain data from Glassnode, the number of Bitcoin whale wallets climbed to 1,384 as…

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Bitcoin Trades Under $90,000 as Fear Dominates Market Emotion. Bitcoin continues to struggle after its third-largest drawdown of the current cycle, falling more…

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Capital Rotation Shows Market Stress but Not Total Capitulation. Although fear remains elevated, analysts note that capital is not leaving the crypto market…

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Institutional Confidence Stands in Contrast to Retail Fear. A growing number of institutional and high-net-worth investors appear to view the current…

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What Comes Next for Bitcoin?. The next few weeks may be crucial for determining Bitcoin’s direction.

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Bitcoin’s recent decline has triggered a clear shift in investor behavior, with large holders steadily increasing their positions while smaller participants continue to exit the…

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According to on-chain data from Glassnode, the number of Bitcoin whale wallets climbed to 1,384 as of November 17, 2025. This represents a 2.

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At the same time, wallets holding 1 BTC or less fell to 977,420, the lowest level seen in the past year.

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This behavior is consistent with earlier market cycles, where long-term holders increased their exposure during deep corrections, positioning themselves for potential rebounds…

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Bitcoin continues to struggle after its third-largest drawdown of the current cycle, falling more than 25% from its recent all-time high six weeks ago.

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Meanwhile, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index remained at 11 out of 100 for two consecutive days, indicating extreme fear among investors.

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Despite this pessimism, several key metrics suggest that the selling pressure may be reaching exhaustion. Only 7.

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Although fear remains elevated, analysts note that capital is not leaving the crypto market entirely. Instead, funds appear to be moving within the ecosystem.

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Data from Coinglass shows that the Bitcoin Long/Short Ratio continues to tilt bearish, indicating that traders are still betting on further declines.

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The stabilization of realized losses and transaction flows further suggests that the worst phase of the sell-off may be easing. However, analysts remain divided.

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