Bitcoin whales took advantage of the recent price dip, accumulating more assets and creating 342 new wallets.
Bitcoin has had a volatile week, briefly peaking at $100,400 on Monday before dropping below $94,400. Meanwhile, Bitcoin is recovering toward the $100K level again, highlighting ongoing market fluctuations.
Remarkably, large-scale Bitcoin holders, commonly known as whales, demonstrated notable activity amid this price movement.
342 New Bitcoin Wallets Created by Whales Amid Dip
Market data revealed that 342 new wallets holding more than 100 Bitcoin were created during the recent price decline. In particular, these wallets emerged as Bitcoin dropped from $104,000 to the $90K region.
Analysts observed that this trend aligns with the broader behavior of whales, who historically capitalize on price dips to bolster their holdings.
#Bitcoin whales are buying every dip! In fact, 342 wallets with over 100 $BTC were created as prices dropped from $104,000 to $90,000. pic.twitter.com/cMJRnshOAt
— Ali (@ali_charts) December 11, 2024
Despite market volatility, the stable proportion of Bitcoin held by whales, as indicated in a chart by IntoTheBlock, points to long-term confidence among these investors. According to the market intelligence platform, whale holdings remained unchanged over the past 30 days.
Mixed Activity Among Investors and Retail
Meanwhile, the investor category saw significant activity growth over the past month, with holdings among mid-tier investors increasing by 2.69%. This suggests growing market participation and accumulation by these holders.
In contrast, retail participants, who dominate Bitcoin’s ecosystem, experienced a slight decline in holdings. Their share decreased by 0.23%, indicating reduced activity or minor sell-offs among smaller holders.
Bullish Patterns and Price Projections
Amid these developments, technical analysis provided a positive outlook for Bitcoin’s long-term trajectory. Ali Martinez highlighted a bullish cup-and-handle pattern, a known precursor to significant price breakouts.
The chart depicted Bitcoin’s gradual recovery from its 2022 low of $15,200 to its recent highs, completing the cup formation. The subsequent consolidation between $50,000 and $70,000 formed the handle, culminating in a breakout above $69,000 in late 2024. Martinez’s analysis projected Bitcoin’s price to reach $275,000 based on this pattern.
Separately, Messari founder Ryan Selkis cited Bitcoin’s MVRV z-score to signal further upside potential. The current z-score of 3, well below the historical market top range of 7-10, supports Selkis’s assertion of significant room for growth. Specifically, Selkis stated he would not consider selling Bitcoin until it hits. $180K
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