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While Bitcoin price continues to plummet, whales are seizing the opportunity to accumulate 15,000 BTC as the Fear & Greed Index drops to an extreme low of 10. Today, Bitcoin extended its sharp decline, reaching a multi-month low just above $82,000 before recovering slightly. The asset’s attempted rebound is now facing resistance at the $86,900 mark. Meanwhile, data from IntoTheBlock shows that large Bitcoin holders have been increasing their positions. Wallets holding at least 0.1% of Bitcoin’s circulating supply have accumulated nearly 15,000 BTC at prices below $90,000. This equates to approximately $1.28 billion in new acquisitions. Historically, such whale activity has coincided with periods of strong market confidence and potential price rebounds. The growing involvement of institutional investors suggests they may be positioning for a market turnaround. The largest Bitcoin holders are buying the dip! Wallets holding at least 0.1% of the circulating supply added nearly 15k BTC to their collective balance below $90k, worth approximately $1.28 Billion🐳 pic.twitter.com/DsExI06uXO — IntoTheBlock (@intotheblock) February 27, 2025   Notably, this massive acquisition comes amid Bitcoin’s price dropping 12% over the past few days. The persistent downturn heightened market uncertainty, with many fearing the onset of a bear market. In particular, the crypto market’s Fear & Greed Index currently stands at 10 out of 100, signaling Extreme Fear, the lowest level recorded since 2022. Historically, such levels have marked key price bottoms, with long-term investors viewing extreme fear as a potential buying opportunity. Crypto Fear and Greed Index Key Figures Weigh in on Market Movements Notably, public commentary from influential figures also reflects the prevailing institutional sentiment around Bitcoin. In a post on X, Eric Trump, son of U.S. President Donald Trump, commented on the crypto market downturn, urging investors to “Buy the dips.” His statement quickly gained attention among Bitcoin supporters…

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Filed under: News - @ February 27, 2025 8:23 pm