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Bitcoin (BTC) has dropped 10% over the last 30 days, as several groups of wallet holders switched from distribution to accumulation. Data suggests that this accumulation, coupled with record realized losses, points to a potential shift in momentum. Key takeaways: Bitcoin whales and mid-sized holders are aggressively accumulating BTC at current levels.  Whales and sharks are now absorbing nearly 240% of the newly mined BTC supply. Bitcoin’s realized losses neared $5.8 billion on Nov. 22, the largest since FTX, a classic capitulation sign.  Strong Bitcoin accumulation at current levels Bitcoin whales increased their risk-on appetite following the recent drop to $80,000, using the dip as an opportunity.  Glassnode data indicates that the Bitcoin accumulation trend score (ATS) is nearing 1 (see chart below), indicating intense accumulation by large investors. Related: Bitcoin’s ‘momentum is igniting,’ but these are BTC price levels to watch An ATS of closer to 1 (dark blue) indicates that the whales are accumulating more Bitcoin than they are distributing, and a value closer to 0 (light yellow) indicates they are distributing or not accumulating. The spike in trend score indicates a transition from distribution to accumulation across almost all cohorts. This shift mirrors a similar accumulation pattern observed in July, which aligned with Bitcoin’s rally to the previous all-time high of $124,500 reached on Aug. 14, from sub-$100,000 levels in June. Bitcoin accumulation trend score. Source: Glassnode Additional data from Glassnode reveals a resurgence in buying by small to mid-sized entities holding between 10 and 1,000 BTC, which have accumulated aggressively over the past few weeks.  Bitcoin accumulation trend score by cohort. Source: Glassnode Bitcoin whales absorb nearly 240% of new supply Reinforcing this accumulation trend is the yearly absorption rate metric, which shows that whales and sharks are now absorbing about 240% of BTC’s yearly issuance,…

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