Bitcoin Whales Accumulate Quietly as Distribution Phase Begins
By: cryptofrontnews|2025/05/15 17:00:11
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Bitcoin whales quietly accumulated 83,100 BTC while retail investors sold off, signaling a major shift in supply dynamics.CryptoBusy’s Power of Three strategy accurately predicted the accumulation, manipulation, and distribution phases in Bitcoin’s price cycle.Bitcoin surged over 17% post-reversal with whales still buying, hinting at growing momentum toward a potential $115K breakout.As per CryptoBusy, Between mid-April and mid-May 2025, Bitcoin displayed a clear divergence between large holders and retail investors. While the price remained steady between $47,000 and $49,000, whales and sharks holding between 10 to 10,000 BTC increased their positions. Source: CryptoBusyThese addresses accumulated 83,100 BTC, signaling growing confidence among institutional and high-net-worth participants. At the same time, retail wallets—those holding 0.1 BTC or less—sold off 387 BTC. This outflow reflected growing uncertainty among smaller investors. The data reveals a notable supply shift from weaker to stronger hands during a quiet price range.Moreover, the ongoing accumulation by large holders points to a silent strategic positioning. These whales and sharks expanded their holdings from 99.2K BTC to over 102K BTC in 30 days. In contrast, shrimp wallets dropped from 48.1K BTC to 47.7K BTC. This steady decline reflects retail panic or profit-taking. Consequently, the market saw a distinct redistribution of Bitcoin holdings. The accumulation occurred without any major price breakout, highlighting a stealth buying strategy during broader retail hesitation."Power of Three" Structure Signals Distribution ZoneAdditionally, Bitcoin’s broader price structure from late 2024 to mid-May 2025 followed a distinct three-phase pattern. CryptoBusy's "Power of Three" strategy correctly identified this flow: accumulation, manipulation, and distribution. Between October and February, Bitcoin moved sideways between $85,000 and $100,000, showing signs of consolidation. This was the accumulation phase where smart money positioned early.Source: CryptoBusyHowever, by March, price manipulation drove Bitcoin below $85,000, creating a textbook double bottom. This pattern triggered a strong reversal by mid-April. As a result, Bitcoin surged from $89,000 to over $105,000, posting a 17.62% gain. Heikin Ashi candles confirmed the trend with minimal retracement, supporting strong bullish momentum.Whales in Control Amid Growing MomentumBesides the technical confirmation, whale behavior reinforced the start of the distribution phase. Their continued buying, despite low price volatility, aligns with historic accumulation signals. Moreover, volume and structure supported this trend transition. Bitcoin now trades at $102,990.29 with bullish sentiment intact. If no negative catalysts appear, the market could push toward $115,000 soon. Hence, the coordinated whale activity and price structure suggest Bitcoin may be on the verge of its next major breakout.The post Bitcoin Whales Accumulate Quietly as Distribution Phase Begins appears on Crypto Front News. Visit our website to read more interesting articles about cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and digital assets.
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