Amidst a negative sentiment surrounding Bitcoin and the entire digital asset sector, BTC whales are becoming increasingly noticeable on the cryptocurrency market as the number of wallets containing 10 or more of the flagship coin has reached a record high.

This surge highlights a strong conviction in Bitcoin’s long-term value as it navigates a challenging landscape of price volatility and regulatory obstacles. It also indicates that BTC has solid foundational support going forward, which is consistent with the general optimism in the market.

Bitcoin Whales Accumulation Reach 2-year High

According to blockchain analytics firm Santiment, the number of these significant holdings has peaked at a level not seen since 2022, indicating a strategic move by major players to strengthen their positions in the top cryptocurrency asset.

On-chain data shows that since February 2022, the number of wallets with 10 or more BTC now controls an astounding 82% of supply, indicating a resurgence of belief in the long-term worth of the cryptocurrency. Given the erratic nature of the cryptocurrency market and the regulatory uncertainty that has beset it lately, this pattern is especially important.

Furthermore, Santiment noted that since then a lot has happened such as Bitcoin’s value increasing by over 226%, demonstrating its position as a potential coin in the crypto market.

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Wallets holding 10 or more Bitcoin have collectively just matched their same level of holdings from exactly 2 years ago. Much has changed since then, including a rise in Bitcoin’s market value by +226%.

Drawing attention to the collapse of FTX in 2022, the analytics platform underscores the crypto community’s belief that the incident successfully suppressed cryptocurrency prices in the second half of 2022. However, following the exchange’s demise in November 2022, there has been a clear correlation between the total market value of Bitcoin and the wallets holding more than 10 BTC.

The rising number of major holdings is noteworthy because these whales frequently have a significant impact on the dynamics of the market, especially with regard to price stability and liquidity. 

Consequently, their accumulation of the flagship coin can be an indication of optimism and possibly lead to additional price growth. However, it is important to confront the market knowing exactly what risks are involved, even though this accumulation could be a bullish indication.

Large BTC Holders Deemed Useless

With these kinds of developments generally considered as a bullish signal for price movement, TOBTC, a trading platform has highlighted several analysts’ views on the development. According to the platform, BTC whale watching or following the moves of major Bitcoin investors is popular on social media, but traders consider it useless for valuable analysis.

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Several analysts contend that whale movements are mostly misunderstood and are not a reliable indicator of market trends. Thus they warn against making declarations about the market based on just whale metrics, pointing out that these data are sometimes noisy and essentially act as social media engagement bait.

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