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Whale Exchange Ratio Grows
On-chain data shows that the exchange whale ratio is at a multi-year high since the end of 2024. However, this month has seen a significant spike with heightening bear sentiments in the crypto market. Initially, retail investors led inflows to exchanges in December as part of a profit-taking drive. This year, institutional holders have taken over in an attempt to reduce losses.
Movement to exchanges is a strong indicator of incoming sales as opposed to outflows showing signs of long-term holdings. This further sinks the asset price in its battle below the $100k mark. BTC price trades at $96,646, a 3% weekly drop amid institutional exits for the market.
“Since late 2024, this metric has experienced a robust upward surge, though its momentum has slightly moderated over the past two weeks without a definitive reversal. Historical trends indicate that a downturn in whale deposits on spot exchanges often precedes a bullish Bitcoin rally. Given the substantial influence these market participants exert on Bitcoin’s price dynamics, market observers are closely watching,” CryptoQuant wrote.
According to Lookonchain, a crypto whale deposited 1,100 BTC worth approximately $106 million on Binance and still holds 4,598 BTC worth about $446.6 million. The surge in Bitcoin’s price to multiple all-time highs resulted in small-scale holders dumping assets for massive gains. However, from whale holdings, recent events show an attempt to hedge losses.
 
We’re Still In The Bull Cycle
Recently, crypto analysts have stated that the bull peak is still ahead, and the asset isn’t overbought. The MVRV ratio is still lower than in other bull seasons without the anticipated explosive capital. Other factors backing a cycle recovery are the performance of spot Bitcoin ETFs and Donald Trump’s pro-crypto policies.
Institutional holders have also shown signs of accumulation in attempts to buy the dip ahead of the bull peak. Whales have also bought other altcoins, including a massive 600,000 ETH purchase this week.
Source: https://zycrypto.com/bitcoin-whale-activity-peaks-in-spot-markets-whats-next-for-btc-price/