- Bitcoin whales have been aggressively accumulating BTC ever since the pandemic disrupted traditional assets.
- Does this signal the precursor to a massive bull rally?
Bitcoin [BTC] breaks $100K, proving once again that the crypto market thrives on its Q1 bullish streak. But this time, a decade of change is behind this six figure milestone.
Just 10 years ago, BTC kicked off the year at $314. Fast-forward to 2025, and it’s up by 29,639%.
But this isn’t just about numbers. AMBCrypto reveals the hidden factor behind this surge – one that’s set to reshape the market. But will it be for good or for worse?
Be ready, a major shock is incoming
Though Bitcoin whales make up just 1.25% of the network, they’ve been key in helping BTC break major psychological targets.
This shift really picked up during the 2020-21 cycle, when the post-pandemic boom pushed investors away from traditional markets.
In response, BTC broke $20K for the first time in 2021, with addresses holding over 10K BTC reaching 150K.
That’s why, when the market gets tough, retail investors turn to these HODLers for guidance.
Even the $100K breakthrough (as of this writing) happened as big players scooped up more BTC, sparking a massive influx of retail capital.
But now, a growing debate around ‘centralization’ is heating up on the Bitcoin network. Some argue that with more BTC concentrated in fewer hands, the market may become more vulnerable to sudden swings.
But here’s the twist: the volume of BTC moved by whales has dropped to levels not seen since 2016. In other words, BTC outflows into exchanges have slowed dramatically over the past decade.
Source: Alphractal.com
Why does this matter? This challenges the idea that Bitcoin whales are manipulating the market.
In reality, as whales accumulate more BTC and transaction volume slows, we could be on the brink of the biggest supply shock Bitcoin has ever seen.
Bitcoin whales are gearing up for 2025
Right now, the crypto market is in a high-euphoria phase, with BTC reclaiming $102K after exactly two weeks. A blend of factors is fueling this surge, both inside and outside the market.
This time, however, things look different from the last cycle, when Bitcoin struggled at $108K due to economic concerns and the Fed’s cautious stance.
With Trump’s inauguration around the corner, Q1’s history of bullish trends, and massive capital flooding in from both institutional and retail investors, the stage is set for a potential rally that could go much higher.
What’s more, Bitcoin whales are showing stronger confidence in BTC as a store of value. This shift suggests the era of wild price swings may be behind us.
Read Bitcoin’s [BTC] Price Prediction 2025–2026
So, with Bitcoin’s distribution becoming more stable, its volatility is steadily decreasing – setting the stage for an even bigger cycle ahead.
As, with this shift, BTC is primed to weather the inevitable 2025 market storms. In fact, it could even position BTC as a safer bet, potentially outshining riskier assets in the coming year.
