Bitcoin Whale Wallets Hit Record High as Price Momentum Builds

Bitcoin’s price surge isn’t the only metric setting records - whale accumulation is reaching unprecedented levels.

Nearly 19,000 individual addresses now hold at least 100 BTC, marking a new all-time high, according to data shared by Bitcoin Magazine Pro.

The milestone signals that large holders – often dubbed “whales” – are continuing to expand their positions even as Bitcoin trades near record territory. Historically, rising whale wallet counts have been associated with confidence in long-term price appreciation and a willingness to hold through volatility.

The latest increase builds on a steady uptrend that began in early 2024, when addresses with over 100 BTC hovered near 16,000. By mid-2025, that number had surged past 18,500 before breaking the 19,000 mark this month. Analysts note that such accumulation often precedes supply squeezes, as fewer coins remain in active circulation.

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While retail traders tend to chase short-term gains, whales typically buy during dips and hold through market cycles – a strategy that has paid off in previous bull runs. With Bitcoin’s price pushing higher alongside growing whale concentration, the market may be entering a new phase of tight supply and intensified competition for coins.