Historic Whale Buying: 270,000 $BTC Accumulated as 2026 Begins

We are witnessing a massive tug-of-war for Bitcoin’s circulating supply. Despite a cautious start to 2026 for retail traders, the "Big Fish" are making a definitive move.

The 270,000 BTC Signal
Over the last 30 days, whale wallets (addresses holding 1k–10k BTC) have hoarded roughly 270,000 $BTC . To put this in perspective, that is more than double the monthly production of newly mined Bitcoin. This aggressive absorption of supply suggests that institutional players are positioning for a massive "catch-up" trade against traditional assets like gold, which has outperformed $BTC since November.

Short-Term Caution vs. Long-Term Conviction
The caution among short-term traders is visible in the falling transaction volume despite rising active addresses. Retail is "watching" but not "committing." However, the whale data tells us that the "smart money" sees the current $88K zone as a generational entry point. If Bitcoin clears the $92,000 psychological resistance, the resulting FOMO from sidelined traders could trigger a parabolic run toward the $100K–$125K targets.

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