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Bitcoin prices are experiencing significant fluctuations following a remarkable $9.7 billion withdrawal by a Satoshi-era whale who has held coins since 2011, with Galaxy Digital managing the substantial liquidation across various exchanges.
The whale moved over 80,000 BTC in segments, resulting in a sharp 4.21% weekly drop to $115,444 as Galaxy distributed more than 17,123 BTC valued at $1.98 billion to prominent exchanges such as Binance, Coinbase, and OKX.
Interestingly, analysis indicates that these sales might be linked to a hacker who gained access to a whale wallet and facilitated transactions through Galaxy Digital.
Despite concerns about potential market disruption, analysts believe that the selling pressure could be absorbed without causing significant long-term effects.
CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju observes that “old whales sell to new long-term whales,” suggesting that institutional adoption is altering traditional market dynamics.
Technical analysis indicates that Bitcoin is recovering from typical bull trap psychology while forming a falling wedge pattern, with breakout targets set at $125,000, as institutional buyers, including BlackRock and MicroStrategy, actively absorb the distribution.
$BTC just followed the emotional cycle to the letter.
First the bull trap. Then the fear flush.
Everyone bullish → then panic → then silence.
This is how major moves start: max pain, max confusion.
Most won’t be ready for what’s next. pic.twitter.com/oixsz2k7gz— Merlijn The Trader (@MerlijnTrader) July 27, 2025
Falling Wedge Breakout Targets $125,000 New Highs
Bitcoin’s 4-hour chart displays a classic falling wedge formation, with the price currently testing the upper limit at approximately $118,347.
Source: Captain Faibik on X
The falling wedge is recognized as one of the most dependable bullish reversal patterns, characterized by declining highs and lows converging toward a resolution.
The blue projection line extending toward $125,000 indicates potential measured movement from a successful wedge breakout.
Volume characteristics show a decrease in participation as the pattern develops, followed by a surge in activity during breakout attempts.
Current positioning near the upper wedge boundary suggests that Bitcoin is nearing the conclusion of its pattern, with a breakout likely to trigger substantial momentum-driven buying that could push it toward new all-time highs beyond the previous $123,000 peak.
The convergence creates natural coiling effects where volatility compresses before expanding significantly upon resolution.
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Whale Accumulation Divergence Signals Institutional Absorption
Analysis of whale holdings reveals intriguing divergence, as large holder accumulation accelerates despite notable Satoshi-era distributions.
Source: Coinvo on X
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The one-year change in whale holdings shows sharp increases reaching levels not observed since previous major accumulation phases.
While older whales distribute their holdings, new institutional investors are aggressively accumulating Bitcoin at current price levels.
This accumulation trend suggests that sophisticated investors perceive current prices as appealing entry points rather than distribution levels.
Recent institutional activities include BlackRock acquiring an additional 1,204 BTC and MicroStrategy adding 4,225 coins, reinforcing the capacity for continued whale distributions.
The divergent behavior, where retail sentiment remains uncertain while whale accumulation persists, typically indicates that smart money is positioning itself for the next significant advance.
Notably, the ongoing decline in Bitcoin dominance, from 65.95% to 61.25%, reflects healthy capital rotation, suggesting that Bitcoin can continue to rise while the total cryptocurrency market expands, contributing to broader sector strength.
$BTC Dominance
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— Christiaan (@ChristiaanDefi) July 26, 2025
BTC Hyper: Final Opportunity for $HYPER Presale Before Q3 Launch
The exit of Satoshi-era whales and institutional absorption underscore Bitcoin’s progression toward mainstream adoption.
BTC Hyper’s $HYPER token presale has raised over $5 million, with a limited allocation remaining before the window closes permanently ahead of the Q3/Q4 2025 mainnet launch.
Source: Bitcoin Hyper
Early investors are securing final positions in the Layer-2 solution built on the Solana Virtual Machine that addresses Bitcoin’s scaling challenges.
$HYPER token holders unlock high APY staking rewards while gaining access to DeFi, NFT, and gaming applications previously unavailable to Bitcoin holders.
The platform’s wrapped Bitcoin functionality allows seamless participation in expanding ecosystems while maintaining Bitcoin exposure during potential advances toward $125,000+ targets.
Cross-chain interoperability provides institutional-grade infrastructure for Bitcoin’s evolution beyond a mere store of value.
The presale’s limited remaining allocation and the impending mainnet launch present a final opportunity for investors seeking exposure to Bitcoin scaling infrastructure during this institutional transition phase.
Interested investors are encouraged to secure their positions on the presale website as major exchange listings are planned post-mainnet, with DAO governance launching, positioning early $HYPER holders for maximum return.
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