Bitcoin Whale Wallets Surge Amid Price Dip: An Analytical Overview

Tuesday Nov 18 2025 06:00

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1 min

  1. 1. Bitcoin Whale Wallets Surge Amid Price Dip: An Analytical Overview

  2. 1.1 What Does This Surge Imply?

  3. 1.2 Small Holders Under Pressure

  4. 1.3 A Buying Opportunity?

  5. 1.4 The Future of Bitcoin

Bitcoin Whale Wallets Surge Amid Price Dip: An Analytical Overview

The Bitcoin market has experienced significant volatility this week, with the price dipping below the $90,000 mark. Amidst this turbulence, an interesting trend has emerged: a surge in the number of Bitcoin whale wallets.

What Does This Surge Imply?

Data from crypto analytics platform Glassnode indicates that whales have been accumulating since late October, with a notable spike in the number of Bitcoin whale wallets holding above 1,000 BTC starting Friday. Whale wallets’ numbers fell to a yearly low of 1,354 on Oct. 27 — when BTC was trading at around $114,000 — but as of Monday, this number has spiked 2.2% to sit at 1,384, in levels not seen in four months.

Small Holders Under Pressure

At the same time, Glassnode data indicates that small holders with 1 BTC or less have been feeling the pressure of the recent price slump. The total number of these small wallets has decreased from 980,577 on Oct. 27 to hit a yearly low of 977,420 on Nov. 17. This data indicates a common market pattern in crypto in which smaller investors become prone to panic-selling amid market crashes, while whales swoop in to accumulate.

A Buying Opportunity?

Despite some feeling the pressure, executives from firms such as Bitwise and BitMine have tipped BTC selling pressure to subside and hit a bottom this week. Speaking with CNBC on Monday, Bitwise Asset Management chief investment officer Matt Hougan argued that current price levels are a “generational opportunity.”

The Future of Bitcoin

As the Bitcoin market continues to fluctuate, it is important to stay informed and make informed investment decisions. Whether you are a whale or a small investor, understanding market trends can help you navigate the complex world of cryptocurrencies.

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