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- Whales started showing interest in BTC, despite selling off their holdings earlier this month.
- Miner selling pressure could be detrimental to BTC’s price.
Whales are known to influence Bitcoin’s [BTC] prices time and again. It was observed that over the last few months, while BTC prices were rallying, both whales and retail investors shared a bullish sentiment around the coin.
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Whales swallow more BTC
As BTC prices reached $30,000, whales started exiting their positions, leaving retail investors in the dust. However, it was recently observed that whales have started to show interest in accumulating BTC yet again.
As per the data provided by Santiment, during the slight dip and wavering of prices, the addresses that held 100 to 10,000 BTC added a total of 64,094 coins to their pile since 11 April.
Source: Santiment
Due to the high interest in BTC from whales, the BTC supply per whale value reached a stable number of 5,350 BTC / Whale.
When there is a high accumulation of Bitcoin by whales, it suggests that these large holders have a bullish sentiment toward the cryptocurrency. This can have a positive impact on Bitcoin’s prices as it indicates that investors with significant capital are confident in its potential for growth.
Though whales dominating the BTC supply may impact BTC prices positively in the short term, it could make retail investors more vulnerable.
According to glasssnode’s data, the number of addresses holding 0.01 coins has reached an all-time high. This suggested that retail investors continued to show faith in BTC.
???? #Bitcoin $BTC Number of Addresses Holding 0.01+ Coins just reached an ATH of 11,812,326
View metric:https://t.co/oyguxpb7S6 pic.twitter.com/X0JupyXNYv
— glassnode alerts (@glassnodealerts) April 28, 2023
Bears lurk in the shadows
The interest from whales and retail investors in BTC could cause a spike in prices temporarily. However, the selling pressure on miners could hinder its growth.
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It is to be noted that mining difficulty has now reached an all-time high of 209 zettahashes. Mining difficulty refers to the computational effort needed to mine a block. It increases over time, making it harder for miners to validate transactions and earn rewards.
This can lead to higher energy and equipment costs, lower profitability, and fewer miners on the network. In the event that miners are compelled to sell their assets to make profits, it may have a detrimental effect on the market value of Bitcoin.
Source: glassnode
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As cryptocurrencies surge in popularity, Bitcoin has enjoyed some of the greatest attention from investors and consumers. However, it hasn’t been just individual investors and speculators that have been buying Bitcoin; ‘whales’, large holders of Bitcoin, have also been looking to add to their portfolios. Now, it seems that these whales are once again on the move, but will this kickstart a new rally in Bitcoin?
Analysts have been tracking the movements of these whales all year and have noted some increases in their movements as Bitcoin rose from around 6,000 USD to a yearly high of 13,865 USD. Now, it looks as if some of these whales are once again looking to buy, in hopes of driving the price even higher.
The potential rally is not without its risks, however. While these whales may add some extra money into the system, they also have the potential to cause major volatility. A single whale buying or selling a large portion of Bitcoin could cause a sudden surge or crash in prices, which can throw off traders hoping to capitalize on the rally.
Furthermore, the rally itself may be temporary, as Bitcoin may still be in the process of recovering from its March crash. Analysts have warned that the recovery may not be complete and any new rally could eventually fade away, returning Bitcoin’s prices to pre-rally levels.
In conclusion, the movement of Bitcoin whales could indeed lead to a new rally in Bitcoin prices, but there is also the risk of quick and severe price volatility that could offset any potential gains. Additionally, the rally itself may be short-lived depending on the strength of the recovery from March’s crash. As always, Bitcoin investors would be wise to exercise caution and to be fully aware of the risks associated with any investments.
