According to CryptoQuant data, Bitcoin (BTC) whales that hold between 1000 BTC and 10,000 BTC are now selling as a whole, becoming net distributors. The group saw more than 200,000 BTC purchases in 2024, but the script has since changed, with 1-year holdings falling to -188,000 BTC. According to the report, the development marks “one of the most aggressive large-holder distribution cycles on record.”
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CryptoQuant’s report also highlights that mid-tier holders (100-1K Bitcoin) have also slowed down their accumulation since November of last year. The development coincides with the market dip in late 2025. Investors began a risk-off approach, preferring safe havens such as gold and silver.
However, despite the dip in accumulation among large Bitcoin (BTC) holders, CryptoQuant maintains that the asset’s price could rise to $71,500-$81,200 “if macro risks ease.”
Nonetheless, if accumulation among large holders continue, Bitcoin’s (BTC) price could see further dips. Moreover, BTC recently faced a rejection at the $69,000 price level, lower than the previous $72,000-$73,000 resistance level. The lower highs could signal further price corrections for the original crypto.
CoinCodex analysts do not anticipate Bitcoin’s (BTC) price to fall any further. The platform predicts BTC will rise to $78,900 on April 10, 2026, before facing a correction to $71,157 on June 22, 2026.
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However, given that Bitcoin (BTC) whales have been selling over the last few months, it is unclear which direction the asset’s price will go. Moreover, geopolitical tensions remain high, with President Trump hinting at a ground invasion of Iran to seize its uranium holdings. Continued military conflict in the Middle East could lead to a prolonged bearish period for the crypto market. On top of that, the Federal Reserve is unlikely to reduce interest rates just yet, which may further keep investors away from risky assets.