Whales Swallow 300% Of Mined Bitcoin: What Are They Preparing For Us?
While markets struggle to catch their breath, a silent accumulation of bitcoin by the largest holders, the famous “whales”, is reshuffling the cards. By absorbing much more than the newly issued supply, these players are altering the market balance. This discreet but massive movement is reigniting speculation: is this the beginning of a new bullish rally, or just a strategic repositioning out of sight?
Bitcoin Giants Strengthen Their Hold
The latest figures released by the blockchain analysis platform Glassnode show a spectacular change in the behavior of large addresses. Over the past 30 days, “whales” and “sharks” have absorbed the equivalent of more than 300% of the newly issued bitcoin supply during the same period.
“The supply held by whales and sharks continues to increase rapidly”, note Glassnode analysts. In other words, for every mined bitcoin, these entities remove three from the market, drastically limiting available liquidity.
This accumulation dynamic is accompanied by complementary signals revealing a global transformation of market structure:
- Exchanges are recording massive net outflows: the net annual absorption rate has fallen below -200%, a level described as “historically low” by Glassnode.
- Giant wallets (> 10,000 BTC) maintain a high accumulation score: with an indicator of 0.7, these entities continue constant purchases.
- Liquidity on platforms is decreasing: the combination of these factors suggests a transfer to long-term storage wallets, reducing potential selling pressure.
This shift of BTC towards private reserves is often interpreted as a signal of confidence in the asset’s future valuation. Large holders are thus consolidating their position in a context perceived as conducive to appreciation.
A Technical Signal Favoring a Bullish Acceleration
While major holders strengthen their long-term strategy, technical indicators deliver a potentially aligned message. Bitcoin has broken through a chart pattern known as a “descending wedge”.
This type of configuration is classically interpreted as a bullish signal in technical analysis. Such a breakout could “push the BTC price to a target of $101,570 by May”, if momentum holds.
Unlike on-chain data, here graphical elements support a dynamic outlook. The breakout was confirmed by a series of candles with increasing volumes, which reinforced the credibility of this scenario.
This setup coincides with a consolidated support zone around $60,000, reinforcing the idea of a firm base for a new impulse. Crossing this threshold could open the way to major resistance levels, as well as a return of mass speculation, observed during previous bull runs.
As signals converge, the crypto ecosystem prepares for a potential market reconfiguration. The combination of a massive liquidity withdrawal, a visible accumulation strategy by large entities, and a confirmed technical signal fuels the hypothesis of an upcoming bullish wave. The question remains whether this dynamic will be sustained or if it will face macroeconomic resistance. Meanwhile, the whales seem to have already taken position.
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Diplômé de Sciences Po Toulouse et titulaire d'une certification consultant blockchain délivrée par Alyra, j'ai rejoint l'aventure Cointribune en 2019. Convaincu du potentiel de la blockchain pour transformer de nombreux secteurs de l'économie, j'ai pris l'engagement de sensibiliser et d'informer le grand public sur cet écosystème en constante évolution. Mon objectif est de permettre à chacun de mieux comprendre la blockchain et de saisir les opportunités qu'elle offre. Je m'efforce chaque jour de fournir une analyse objective de l'actualité, de décrypter les tendances du marché, de relayer les dernières innovations technologiques et de mettre en perspective les enjeux économiques et sociétaux de cette révolution en marche.
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