Bitcoin Whales Resurface in 2025, Moving Billions Amid Price Volatility
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Bitcoin whales in 2025 awakened after 10-14 years of dormancy, moving billions in BTC as prices hit $126,000 highs. Long-term holders sold in waves—late 2024/early 2025, July, and November—redistributing coins to ETFs and corporate treasuries while demand balanced supply. Three major selling waves: End-2024/early-2025 post-$100K, July at $108K, November with 80,000 BTC dump. Blockchain data shows unprecedented coin transfers by holders dormant over a decade. CryptoQuant reports $9 billion from one 14-year whale sale absorbed by firms like Strategy. Bitcoin whales 2025: Long-dormant holders moved billions as BTC soared past $126K. Explore waves of sales, expert analysis from CryptoQuant, and market impacts. Uncover what’s next for crypto investors today! (158 characters) What Are Bitcoin Whales Doing in 2025? Bitcoin whales in 2025—entities holding 1,000 BTC or more—reactivated ancient wallets, transferring billions amid record price surges. After BTC crossed $100,000 in December 2024, original “HODLers” and early miners began selling, with activity peaking in three waves: early 2025, July, and November. CryptoQuant analyst J.A. Maartun described this as the “great redistribution,” where long-term holdings shifted to new owners. Despite sales, ETF inflows and corporate buying prevented major price drops, maintaining market stability even as BTC later retreated to $86,000 by mid-December. Why Did Bitcoin Whales Start Moving Coins After a Decade? Bitcoin whales, often defined as holding 1,000 BTC (about $86 million as of December 15, 2025), held steady for 10-12 years until prices justified cashing in. The trigger was BTC’s breakthrough past $100,000, prompting sales during peaks. J.A. Maartun from CryptoQuant noted three waves: the first at end-2024/early-2025, second in July 2025 near $108,000, and third in November. “During the first two, ETF demand outweighed supply, pushing prices higher,” Maartun explained. Heavy selling coincided with highs, a pattern seen historically. Additionally, the rise of corporate digital asset treasuries, pioneered by…
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