Whales and Retail Investors Aligned as Bitcoin Holding Pattern Signals Strong Control

  • Whale inflows drop to the lowest levels since 2024.
  • Retail investor inflows also at their lowest in over a year.
  • Metaplanet acquires 10,000 BTC at $94,697 per Bitcoin.
  • Brazil proposes bill to eliminate capital gains taxes on Bitcoin.

Bitcoin (BTC) is showing signs of increased stability, supported by a strong market shift in favor of long-term holders. Recent data highlights a significant decline in whale inflows, reaching their lowest levels since 2024, while retail investor inflows are also at their lowest in over a year. 

This shift in investor behaviour suggests a preference for holding Bitcoin rather than actively selling, with both retail and institutional investors showing alignment in their strategies.

Long-Term Holders Dominate the Market

A look at long-term holder supply confirms this trend, with long-term holders continuing to dominate the Bitcoin market. This shift reflects a preference for long-term holding, which remains dominant despite short-term fluctuations. 

The data from CryptoQuant, including trends in Bitcoin liquidity and market depth, confirms that long-term investors control the market.

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Binance Whales/Retails BTC inflows 90DMA : Source: CryptoQuant

Additionally, Bitcoin’s short-term volatility remains a key focus for traders. Glassnode reported a strong bullish flip in Bitcoin’s 25 Delta Skew, indicating that traders are positioning for short-term upside or volatility. 

This increase in short-term optimism suggests that Bitcoin could see significant price moves in the coming days despite its recent minor pullbacks.

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BTC options 25 Delta Skew (All) : Source : glassnode

Despite this short-term volatility, the overall market sentiment remains positive, bolstered by the continued dominance of long-term holders. The market is likely to see potential price swings in both directions, given the current liquidity around the $105,000 level. 

However, the underlying trend remains bullish, with more buyers than sellers in the market, especially among long-term holders.

In line with this, Metaplanet, a prominent institutional investor, has been actively acquiring Bitcoin. As of June 16, 2025, Metaplanet has accumulated 10,000 BTC, with an average acquisition price of $94,697 per Bitcoin. 

Metaplanet’s acquisition strategy highlights the growing trust in Bitcoin’s future, which is contributing to an overall bullish market sentiment.

Brazil’s Tax-Free Bitcoin Proposal Could Spur Adoption

Moreover, there’s exciting news from Brazil, where Congressman Biondini has introduced a bill to remove all capital gains taxes on Bitcoin. If the bill passes, it could make Bitcoin transactions tax-free in Brazil, providing a significant boost to Bitcoin adoption in the country. This development comes at a time when global Bitcoin adoption continues to grow.

The proposed bill has the potential to make Brazil a leader in Bitcoin adoption, creating a more favorable environment for both retail and institutional investors. 

By eliminating capital gains taxes, Brazil could become a hotspot for Bitcoin investment, attracting more capital into the cryptocurrency market. If passed, this law would likely encourage more countries to adopt similar measures, further pushing Bitcoin toward mainstream acceptance.

Short-Term Indicators Suggest Possible Pullback

Despite the bullish market sentiment, Bitcoin is currently facing short-term resistance. Analysis by Ali Charts shows a TD Sequential indicator flashed a sell signal on Bitcoin’s hourly chart. This shows that Bitcoin could experience a brief pullback before continuing its upward trend.

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However, the overall market remains positive as long-term holders continue to control the supply.

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Source: https://coincu.com/343559-whales-and-retail-investors-aligned-as-bitcoin/