A new analysis from Santiment suggests that large crypto investors—often referred to as “whales”—may be setting the stage for significant market moves across several altcoins.
The firm uses a metric that tracks blockchain transactions exceeding $100,000 to identify potential tops and bottoms, pointing to patterns where heavy activity often precedes sharp market reactions.
Drawing on historical cases—like the December 2017 Bitcoin crash and the mid-2021 rebound—Santiment notes that sudden whale surges have frequently coincided with major inflection points in the crypto market.
In its latest breakdown, the firm highlights six altcoins seeing notable whale involvement. Three appear to be in accumulation zones, while three others could be facing near-term pressure.
Among those showing strength:
On the caution side:
Santiment’s analysis suggests that whale behavior continues to serve as a critical indicator of upcoming volatility—whether it’s accumulation ahead of a rebound or distribution near a peak.
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