Bitcoin whales are rapidly increasing their holdings as Bitcoin approaches the $80,000 level, signaling growing confidence among large investors. According to crypto analytics firm Santiment, wallets holding between 10 and 10,000 Bitcoin accumulated 40,967 BTC since April 10, valued at approximately $3.17 billion based on current market prices. During this period, Bitcoin climbed to a high of $79,327 before retracing to around $77,400, showing continued momentum near a major resistance level.
Retail Investor Trends and Bull Run Signals
Santiment noted that retail investors holding less than 0.1 BTC accumulated about 46 BTC, worth roughly $3.56 million, over the same timeframe. The firm emphasized that a pattern where whales continue accumulating while retail investors take profits is considered one of the strongest signals of a potential long-term bull run. Analysts closely monitor this behavior because similar patterns in previous market cycles were followed by further price growth.
Institutional Demand and Market Sentiment Indicators
Institutional demand is also rising, with Bitwise head of European research Andre Dragosch stating that demand from large investors is clearly accelerating. Santiment further observed that Bitcoin holder sentiment shifted from “extreme pessimism” earlier in the week to “ultra FOMO mode” by Thursday. Despite this improvement, the broader market remains cautious, as the Crypto Fear & Greed Index back at 31, indicating “Fear.” Analysts suggest that breaking above $80,000 could revive trader interest, while MN Trading Capital founder Michael van de Poppe noted Bitcoin may climb toward $86,000 if it maintains support above $75,000.
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