Bitcoin Whales Go All-In: $110K Target in Sight as Big Money Positions Itself
The crypto market holds its breath as Bitcoin whales accumulate aggressively—signaling a potential surge past $110K. Are retail traders about to get steamrolled by the big players again?
Behind the scenes: On-chain data shows wallets holding 1,000+ BTC have added to their stacks relentlessly this month. No fancy derivatives, no leverage—just cold, hard accumulation.
The playbook? Classic whale tactics: Buy quietly during lulls, then trigger FOMO at key psychological levels. Meanwhile, institutional investors are quietly building exposure through regulated ETFs—because nothing says ’mature asset class’ like Wall Street’s stamp of approval.
One hedge fund manager quipped: ’We’re not gambling—we’re ’conducting sophisticated volatility arbitrage.’ Sure you are. Just don’t look at the 2022 balance sheets.
Next stop? If the $110K resistance breaks, the path clears for a run at all-time highs. But in crypto, the only certainty is that the whales eat first.
- Whale wallets climb to 1,455 as BTC approaches $110K mark
- Realized whale profits hit $242M amid growing confidence
- Leverage ratio spikes, suggesting rising trader risk levels
Bitcoin’s latest surge to an all-time high of over $111,000 ignited a renewed wave of whale accumulation. According to Glassnode data, the number of Bitcoin whales has returned to 1,455 after falling below that level in late April. This movement indicates an increase in institutional interest.
According to BloombergAI, smart money took advantage of a compression zone when bitcoin was trading at $108.7K. Experts consider this a sign that the price may soon move above $110K. Institutions are buying Bitcoin as MACD diverges which shows they are confident in its future price movement.
Although Bitcoin dropped to $108,499 after a 2.5% decrease in 24 hours, it still holds firm just below its record high price. Experts believe that the retracement is just a short break and not a sign of reversal. The market position and increased accumulation of whales and market both point to a continued upward momentum.
Bitcoin Whales Sits on Massive Profits
Analyst Ali Martinez points out that the average profit for BTC traders currently sits at 27%. In the past, a topping signal appeared when the margin ROSE above 40%. While there’s still room before such a level is reached, it reflects increasing profitability and market froth.
Another proof is the realized profit from long-term holders. As of May 26, whales have made $242.4 million in profits. The profits show that companies are strategically selling their assets, not because of panic which helps the market remain stable.
Investor Confidence and Leverage Ratio
Meanwhile, CryptoQuant data shows a rapid rise in the estimated leverage ratio across all exchanges. This means traders are participating in high risk, high reward trades to make huge profits within a short time. This situation often occurs at the late stages of explosive rallies.
Although there is a rise in whale wallets, their accumulation indicates increased confidence. Whales often purchase BTC when the market is in consolidation phase and sell when it reaches euphoria. Their recent dominant behaviour shows more accumulation than distribution.
Exchange flows
Analysts also observe that top exchanges such as Binance helps shape the mood of the cryptocurrency market. Investors continue to closely monitor exchange flows on Binance. Accumulation or sudden sell-offs, on exchange flows on Binance, could change the market’s direction.
Bitcoin’s rally seems to have stabilized close to its peak, due to whale accumulation, rising leverage and more interest from institutions. Although leverage has increased, the fact that smart money is involved suggests the market is still bullish.
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