2026-01-15 11:31:59

On-chain data shows that the transfer structure of Bitcoin deposits to a major exchange is quietly changing. Since early 2026, large wallet transfers have dropped to about 20.85%, while small investors now account for nearly 80% of transfers. What does this shift imply? When BTC price surpasses the $96,000 mark, the so-called market-moving whales are actually reducing their Bitcoin inflows to exchanges. What does this usually indicate—they are accumulating coins. The big players reducing their entry and instead increasing their holdings often signals optimism about the future market rally. In contrast, retail investors are continuously entering the market. The opposing stances of these two forces seem to tell an interesting story: institutions and retail investors may have already reached some consensus on the future of Bitcoin.

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OnChainArchaeologist

· 5h ago

Whales are accumulating, retail investors are rushing in, this is almost the prelude to a double top... Wait, is it really the same narrative again? Alright, I believe you, this time you’ve really reached a consensus. At the 96,000 level, it feels like the story is being told a bit forcefully. Retail investors entering = institutions are optimistic? That logic is a bit reversed haha. Holding coins is bullish, so why don’t they just say bottom-fishing... It's both on-chain analysis and psychological games, but in the end, isn’t it just a gamble? Are the whales really accumulating or just waiting to sell at high levels? That’s the real question.

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SnapshotBot

· 01-15 11:59

Whales are accumulating, retail investors are rushing... There's some logic to this, but in the end, won't accumulating coins still lead to a dump?

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LightningClicker

· 01-15 11:59

Whale accumulation and retail investors rushing in... this pace is really outrageous. Retail investors daring to buy the dip at 96,000 is commendable, but I bet five dollars most of them will get trapped. The story of fools with money still continues. Large investors are slowly accumulating there, can't you see? This time is different from before... really? When retail investors follow the trend, it's usually a sign of a top. I'm not just being a crow here.

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MindsetExpander

· 01-15 11:52

Whales hoarding coins, retail investors getting caught holding the bag—this script looks pretty familiar... Is it really consensus, or are retail investors getting cut again?

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Frontrunner

· 01-15 11:48

Whales are accumulating, retail investors are rushing in. This script looks a bit familiar... Have they truly reached a consensus, or is another act about to unfold?

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