Bitcoin News Update: Large Bitcoin Holders Accumulate During Market Dip While Individual Investors Exit Amid Fear

The landscape of Bitcoin trading has shifted significantly as major investors—often referred to as whales—have been amassing unprecedented amounts of the digital asset, reflecting a resurgence of institutional trust even as the broader market faces a correction. Blockchain data reveals that

whales have accumulated more than 45,000 BTC over the last week, representing the second-highest weekly total in 2025, according to a report by . This uptick stands in stark contrast to the difficulties faced by newer market participants, who have suffered significant losses as the price has dropped below key cost thresholds, as noted by .

Recent price fluctuations have highlighted clear differences in trading behavior. While whales holding more than 10,000 BTC have largely been selling since August, smaller holders with less than 1,000 BTC have continued to buy, according to

. This divide has become more pronounced as Bitcoin has hovered below $110,000, prompting many short-term investors to exit the market in a panic. Between November 4 and 9, these new whales realized losses exceeding $1.3 billion, as reported by . "Losses of this scale often point to forced liquidations or panic selling, usually triggered by unwinding leveraged positions or the reluctance of latecomers to hold through downturns," he explained.

At the same time, large-scale institutional investors have taken advantage of the market volatility. Wallets containing between 1,000 and 10,000 BTC have collectively acquired about 29,600 Bitcoin in the past week, increasing their total holdings from 3.436 million to 3.504 million BTC, according to

. Analyst JA Maartun described this as the first significant accumulation phase since late September, suggesting that "smart money" is buying during market weakness rather than retreating. Supporting this, data shows that Great Whales (those with over 10,000 BTC) more than doubled their holdings in just one week, jumping from 26.8767K BTC to 62.8957K BTC, as reported.

This wave of accumulation is happening despite broader economic challenges, such as the Federal Reserve's cautious approach to lowering interest rates and ongoing unwinding of derivatives. Nevertheless, these factors have created a liquidity gap that whales seem to be leveraging, as

noted. By absorbing nearly four times the weekly output from miners, these large investors are reducing available exchange liquidity and reinforcing the $100,000 price floor. This echoes previous cycles where institutional buying during periods of heightened fear often preceded price rebounds, as observed.

Still, the outlook remains uncertain. Ki Young Ju, founder of CryptoQuant, has cautioned that short-term bearish pressures could persist if ETF inflows and institutional purchases slow, as reported by

. "Should institutional and ETF buying lose momentum, sellers are likely to regain control," he warned. This concern is heightened by blockchain data indicating that long-term "OG" whales—those holding BTC for over seven years—have sold more than 1 million BTC since June, with frequent outflows ranging from $100 million to $500 million, as reported. Although prices have been more resilient than in previous cycles, the market could still face cascading liquidations if crucial support levels like $93,000 are breached, as noted.

Currently, the tension between whale accumulation and retail investor panic may be setting the stage for a potential bottom. Technical analysis shows Bitcoin consolidating in the $100,000 to $107,000 range, while the Fear & Greed Index remains in the "Extreme Fear" zone, as

reported. Historically, such disparities have often come before market recoveries, and analysts like GugaOnChain believe that the present whale activity could pave the way for a rebound toward $115,000–$120,000, as noted.

As the market contends with these opposing forces, the next few weeks will be pivotal. Whether this period marks the end of the shakeout or signals deeper structural issues will hinge on the persistence of whale buying and the strength of institutional demand, as

reported. For now, the evidence points to a market at a turning point—where short-term turbulence exists alongside longer-term optimism.