Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin’s Liquidity Dynamics: Small Investors Surpass Large Holders in Accumulation

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Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin’s Liquidity Dynamics: Small Investors Surpass Large Holders in Accumulation

Bitget-RWA2025/11/23 18:12

By:Bitget-RWA

- Bitcoin whales (1,000–100,000 BTC) sold 112,000 coins over 60 days, but smaller holders and short-term whales offset this with increased accumulation. - Long-term holders (>10 years) remain net buyers, while mid-cycle whales (3–5 years active) dominate selling, reflecting a generational shift in on-chain behavior. - Price dips below $100,000 coincided with rising 1,000+ BTC holder counts—a pattern seen before 2024’s ETF-driven peak—suggesting potential accumulation ahead of a rebound. - Market observers

Large Bitcoin holders are adjusting their on-chain tactics, with recent data pointing to a subtle change in the behavior of major investors. In the last two months, wallets containing between 1,000 and 10,000

BTC

offloaded 112,000 coins,

based on on-chain analytics

. Yet, this selling activity seems to be offset by increased buying from smaller investors and short-term whales, hinting at a possible shift in market structure.

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Looking at the bigger picture, whales holding 10,000 to 100,000 BTC have

trimmed their balances by 6%

over the past half year and by 11% in the last twelve months, according to VanEck. At the same time, "minnows" with 100 to 1,000 BTC have

boosted their holdings by 9% and 23%

during those respective periods. This points to a movement of capital from larger to smaller players, a trend that has accelerated as Bitcoin’s value has climbed roughly 170% in two years. Short-term figures add further detail: the 10K–100K BTC segment

grew their holdings by 3% in the past month

, suggesting opportunistic buying amid recent price swings linked to tariff-driven sell-offs.

Examining activity by holding period reveals more complexity. Whales who were active between 6 and 24 months ago have been net sellers, while those holding coins for over ten years continue to accumulate. For example, the net 30-day change for holders last active 6–24 months was -202,674 BTC,

while those last active 5–10 years saw a positive change of +82,500 BTC

. This contrast highlights a generational turnover, with holders active 3–5 years ago now leading as main sellers.

Recent declines in price have

aligned with a shift in whale activity

. The count of wallets holding over 1,000 BTC climbed to 1,436 as

Bitcoin

dropped below $100,000, a notable change from earlier in 2025 when large holders were predominantly selling. This pattern is reminiscent of the period before the 2024 U.S. ETF debut, when large holder numbers surged ahead of a price top.

Glassnode’s Accumulation Trend Score highlights this transition

: whales with more than 10,000 BTC are no longer major sellers (score near 0.5), and those with 1,000–10,000 BTC are showing slight accumulation. The most aggressive buying, however, is coming from investors with 100–1,000 BTC and wallets with less than 1 BTC, reflecting growing confidence in Bitcoin’s perceived undervaluation.

Market observers see these developments as a possible turning point. While long-term holders remain steady, short-term whales and smaller investors are positioning for a potential recovery, indicating a shift from selling to accumulating. Whether this marks the start of a lasting uptrend or just a brief pause will hinge on broader economic factors and upcoming regulatory changes.

Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.

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