Recent data reveals that Bitcoin whales are continuing to accumulate the cryptocurrency, even at its elevated price levels, signaling potential optimism for the ongoing rally.
Insights from IntoTheBlock highlight an upward trend in the number of significant Bitcoin holders, or “Large Holders,” defined as entities holding at least 0.1% of Bitcoin’s total supply. With 19.8 million BTC currently in circulation, this threshold equates to owning approximately 19,800 BTC, or roughly $1.8 billion at current prices.
This chart highlights the flow of funds to the largest Bitcoin wallets.
Interestingly, net outflows have remained exceptionally low throughout the year & large holders continue to accumulate even at the current price levels.
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— IntoTheBlock (@intotheblock) November 19, 2024
The Large Holders Netflow metric tracks the net movement of Bitcoin into or out of these substantial wallets. Positive netflows indicate increased accumulation, while negative netflows suggest selling. Recently, this metric has shown a consistent inflow of coins into large wallets, even as Bitcoin trades near its all-time highs.
Earlier this year, Bitcoin’s Netflow data showed significant spikes as whales actively accumulated the cryptocurrency. Now, during Bitcoin’s climb to record prices, the trend continues with smaller, yet notable, positive spikes in netflows.
This ongoing accumulation suggests that whales remain confident in Bitcoin’s prospects, even at historically high valuations. Their behavior could reflect an expectation of further price increases, bolstering the market’s bullish outlook.
The persistence of whale buying activity at these price levels raises questions about the potential for further price rallies. If the trend continues, it could drive additional momentum for Bitcoin’s upward trajectory. However, whether this accumulation will sustain the rally or give way to market resistance remains uncertain.
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