Bitcoin Whale Activity Soars to Peak Levels

Bitcoin whale transactions surged to their highest levels since April amid a sharp market drop on August 5 and 6, with large holders capitalizing on the price decline.

On August 8, Santiment reported a significant increase in Bitcoin transactions involving large sums during the recent dip.

🐳 August 5th and 6th saw the highest level of Bitcoin whale transactions since the first week of April. According to the total holdings of wallets with 10 to 1,000 BTC, they rapidly accumulated on the price dip that saw crypto’s top asset fall below $50K. pic.twitter.com/wLG33tIV2k

— Santiment (@santimentfeed) August 7, 2024

Specifically, wallets with 10 to 1,000 BTC saw a notable rise in activity as Bitcoin plummeted below $50,000. The data shows that 28,319 transactions exceeded $100,000 each, and 5,738 were over $1 million.

Bitcoin’s price dropped dramatically by 18% on August 5 but has since partially recovered to about $57,000. In the past month, Bitcoin whales have accumulated nearly $23 billion worth of the asset, with a peak in buying during the recent crash.

Over 400,000 BTC were transferred to long-term holding addresses since early July, with minimal selling from older whales noted.

In contrast, Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. experienced significant outflows of $554 million between August 2 and 6, indicating a cautious market sentiment. This trend raises concerns about the market’s stability, as highlighted by market researchers.