Bitcoin under pressure at $110K as whales dump and institutions pull back
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Bitcoin’s momentum is stalling as major investors reduce exposure and institutional inflows shrink. With billions in whale selloffs and cautious corporate buys, the asset is facing a critical test at $110K. Summary Whales have dumped over 100,000 BTC in recent weeks, the largest selloff since 2022, intensifying downward pressure on price. Institutional BTC purchases have slowed, with Strategy’s monthly buys plunging from 134,000 in November 2024 to just 3,700 in August. Bitcoin is consolidating between $110K–$115K, with low volume and weak trend signals. Bitcoin (BTC) is facing mounting pressure around the $110,000 mark, with data showing a sharp decline in whale accumulation and weakening institutional demand. Bitcoin whale sell-off hits highest level since 2022 According to CryptoQuant analyst Caueconomy, the Bitcoin market is experiencing the largest wave of whale selloffs since 2022. In the past 30 days alone, whale reserves have declined by more than 100,000 BTC, equivalent to roughly $11.1 billion at current prices. Bitcoin Whale Holdings | Source: CryptoQuant “This selling pressure has been penalizing the price structure in the short term, ultimately pushing prices below $108,000,” Caueconomy noted. These large holders appear to be reducing exposure amid growing market uncertainty. Caueconomy also warned that the trend is not over, stating that current whale portfolios are still in decline, which could continue to weigh on Bitcoin over the coming weeks. Adding to the concern, another analyst Maartun revealed on Monday that long-term holders offloaded 241,000 BTC, one of the largest since early 2025. The sheer scale of this selloff suggests that even seasoned holders are beginning to lock in profits or reduce risk exposure. Institutional activity cools despite record holdings A separate trend of declining institutional interest is also unfolding. Although Bitcoin treasuries currently hold a record 840,000 BTC in 2025, the growth rate has sharply declined. According…
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