Bitcoin Whale Addresses Holding 100+ BTC Soar To New High As Citi Projects Bull Run Through 2026 ⋆ ZyCrypto
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  New on-chain data has revealed that Bitcoin whale activity has reached a new peak amid a glowing price performance for the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. As whales increase the size of their bets, Citigroup analysts predict that the Bitcoin bull market will continue into 2026, setting the stage for new highs. Bitcoin Whale Addresses With Over 100 BTC Spikes According to on-chain data, the number of addresses holding more than 100 BTC has reached a new all-time high, signaling rising whale accumulation. Currently, Bitcoin addresses with 100+ BTC have surged above the 20,000 mark for the first time in tandem with soaring asset prices. Experts are interpreting the new milestone as evidence of an accumulation spree by institutional investors and other long-term holders. As a result of the increasing purchases, pundits note that the circulating supply of Bitcoin on exchanges is shrinking, creating the perfect conditions for even stronger rallies. A glance at the historical trend reveals that whale addresses have always spiked alongside price spurts, strengthening the case for a sustained bull market. While the number of whales surged in the early years of Bitcoin, their numbers flattened to around 16,000 between 2014 and 2020 despite wild price fluctuations. After 2022, whale addresses rose simultaneously with increases in Bitcoin’s prices, a trend that has remained fairly consistent. Early in the week, Bitcoin whales sent over 15,000 BTC to exchanges, demonstrating their resolve to hold the premier cryptocurrency. Advertisement
  The latest milestone came on the heels of Bitcoin price surpassing $126,000 in a meteoric rally that saw the asset rise by double-digit percentages over the last month. A CNBC surge noted that Bitcoin’s latest surge has created over 70,000 crypto millionaires in the last 12 months, with whales being the biggest winners. Citi…
Filed under: News - @ October 9, 2025 11:20 pm