Whales Begin Steady Bitcoin Accumulation, Signaling Growing Confidence in the Market

Holders of more than 10,000 BTC, or Bitcoin whales, have lately exhibited some novel behavior: They are accumulating Bitcoin steadily.

The most recent data show that the Accumulation Trend Score for this cohort has jumped above 0.5—indicating the kind of clear, positive trend that a Bitcoin bull would like to see. By contrast, holders with 1 to 10,000 BTC—still a pretty big range—are net sellers of BTC, according to the same data. But back to the whales: This renewed activity from the ocean’s depths is getting attention for a reason. It bodes well for future Bitcoin price action. Swag: Bitcoin Confidence Index.

Whale Accumulation Picks Up Pace

The Bitcoin Accumulation Trend Score is currently at 0.23, the highest it has been since January 4, 2025. This score indicates a general shift from Bitcoin distribution to accumulation among larger entities. Usually, a higher score means that large holders are less likely to sell and more likely to hold or add to their positions in Bitcoin. The fact that this score has hit a new high suggests that, if anything, it is becoming less and less likely that the so-called whales, who have historically been very influential in driving Bitcoin’s price movements, will start to distribute their holdings any time soon.

The new position change for Bitcoin whales over the past 30 days shows a clear shift. Since March 11, 2024, whales have added a total of 129,000 BTC to their positions. What’s particularly interesting is the large uptick in accumulation over just the past two days. Buying activity is now the largest since late August 2024. Whales appear increasingly confident in the potential of the asset for price growth over the near future.

This accumulation trend has caught the attention of analysts and investors alike; it signals a shift in market sentiment among the largest holders of Bitcoin. With more than 129,000 BTC added over a short period, whales are not only increasing their holdings but also doing so with growing momentum.

Rising Whale Positions: A Key Indicator of Market Sentiment

A further essential metric suggesting that the whales continue to accumulate is the average supply of Bitcoin held per whale. This figure has been steadily rising since early March, and it tells us that large holders are not just content to sit on their Bitcoin. They are adding to it, and they are adding to it with consistency.

This is a behavior that, when crafted into a signal, suggests a low-risk-high-reward play in the market. Whales are doing whale things, and doing them with a good amount of confidence.

Despite the trend of rising average Bitcoin supplies per whale, it still remains below what was observed in December 2024. This implies…what, exactly? That the supply of Bitcoin is concentrated among even fewer large holders? That whales are waiting for this minimal supply to concentrate further before it becomes advantageous to DCA back into the market? Or are whales just…conserving momentum? Anyway, here’s a scenario: The narrative above plays out, the Bitcoin supply remains concentrated, and the appearance of fewer in-circulation Bitcoins reaches even more FOMO-inducing proportions. In that case, I could see a scenario in which the price of Bitcoin increases with this narrative support. And again, we’re only talking about a few more months for this to play out.

What This Means for Bitcoin’s Future Price Movement

Bitcoin whale behavior is often used as a leading indicator for the market at large. When large holders start to amass Bitcoin at a greater pace, it has typically been the case that the price of Bitcoin has been on the verge of a breakout. This is an era when FOMO (fear of missing out) truly reigns supreme. Right now, Bitcoin’s price dynamics look as though they are on the verge of changing. If the trend of Bitcoin accumulating continues and is backed by different developments, like institutional adoption or favorable market sentiment, it seems likely that we could see substantial price movement to the upside in the near term.

Besides the growing accumulation of Bitcoin by whales, it’s noteworthy that retail investors are still predominantly net sellers. This jarring behavior between the two types of investors is significant because it hints at the very different kinds of market upside and downside scenarios that retail investors and whales envision for Bitcoin. A more cautious or bearish retail investor segment is certainly capable of popping any Bitcoin price rally that might otherwise occur, but right now, that threat doesn’t seem to be on Bitcoin’s immediate horizon.

Conclusion: Confidence from Whales Fuels Optimism

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The data around the behavior of Bitcoin whales is undoubtedly optimistic. It indicates a clear movement toward the accumulation of bitcoins by large holders.

With the Accumulation Trend Score at its highest since January and whales adding 129,000 BTC to their positions in the last month, this trend seems to unambiguously indicate that these big holders are demonstrating confidence in Bitcoin.

The even more impressive statistics show that the average amount of Bitcoin per whale is rising even more.

Steady accumulation by an ever-growing number of whale holders means there are likely to be even more whales holding ever more Bitcoin in the future.

If that happens and they continue to act like whales, Bitcoin should be bullish. Or, as with all things Bitcoin, might be.

Disclosure: This is not trading or investment advice. Always do your research before buying any cryptocurrency or investing in any services.

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