2026-01-05 05:24:34

In the crypto world, there's a very interesting phenomenon—large holders of digital assets (usually called whales) tend to cause market fluctuations once they make big moves. Their changes in holdings often precede significant price swings, acting like a market warning system for ordinary investors. Learning to interpret these subtle signals in on-chain data can help you seize opportunities and avoid pitfalls.

**Why can whales shake the market?**

Simply put, the influence of whales is fundamentally rooted in trading volume. Addresses holding over 1,000 BTC are considered whale-level. When they buy large amounts, market circulation decreases, creating artificial scarcity, which naturally tends to push prices up. Conversely, a sudden sell-off of hundreds of thousands of coins can crush support levels. The 2025 market trend is quite clear—whales dumped 147,000 BTC within a month, equivalent to around $90 billion in volume, causing the market to worry about the critical $100,000 support level. However, it’s also important to note that whales' impact isn't absolute; it depends on overall liquidity and market sentiment.

**How to spot accumulation through on-chain data?**

Accumulation usually indicates that big players are optimistic about the future and quietly building positions. Several on-chain indicators are particularly key: the net flow change of exchanges is the most direct—when whales plan to hold long-term, they typically transfer coins out of exchanges, making this data the best barometer. Changes in holding addresses, HODL ratios, and footprints of large transfers on the chain can collectively help you roughly determine whether whales are accumulating or distributing.

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TokenomicsDetective

· 22h ago

Whales move, and the entire market follows. To put it simply, it's because the concentration of chips is too high. Small retail investors need to learn how to read on-chain signals.

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SchrodingersFOMO

· 01-05 20:39

Whales move, and the market follows with a shake; this is indeed true, but honestly, analyzing on-chain data can be quite brain-draining. --- 14.7 million BTC was directly dumped out; I was trembling at that time, luckily I didn't chase the high. --- The net outflow indicator from exchanges is actually quite reliable, but it needs to be viewed in conjunction with other data; just focusing on this alone can easily lead to being caught. --- In the end, patience is key. Not every whale movement allows you to catch the bottom; luck plays a big role. --- You can see data like Bitcoin address balances on Glassnode, but it's more useful with a paid account; as a broke person like me, I can only look at the public data. --- The problem is, we can't absorb that much from big players' accumulation; retail investors should also control risks when following the trend. --- That $90 billion sell-off really scared me; it feels like the crypto world is always replaying the same story. --- Is a high HODL ratio necessarily a good sign? I think it depends on who the holders are—institutions and retail investors are completely different. --- This theory sounds good, but in practice, it's still easy to get cut; the main thing is to have your own judgment criteria.

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CommunityJanitor

· 01-05 16:41

Damn, 147,000 BTC just dumped in. I was so nervous at the time that I couldn't even see the candlestick chart clearly...

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ChainMaskedRider

· 01-05 05:54

900 billion USD dumped in a month, truly incredible... I'm now just relying on watching whale movements to avoid risks haha

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FlatlineTrader

· 01-05 05:53

When the whales move, the whole market follows suit. To put it simply, it's a game of chips; we need to learn how to read the data.

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PumpStrategist

· 01-05 05:40

$90 billion in volume directly dumped, this is what true chip distribution imbalance looks like. The pattern has formed, but the retail investors are still struggling over the $100,000 support. It's crazy.

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LayerZeroJunkie

· 01-05 05:38

Whale movements cause millions of accounts to shake. Look at this wave of 147,000 BTC being dumped directly, with the $100,000 support almost gone. Learning to read on-chain data can indeed help avoid pitfalls, but to be honest, ordinary retail investors, no matter how well they read, can't keep up with their pace.

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MEVHunterX

· 01-05 05:35

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just_another_wallet

· 01-05 05:31

When the whales make a move, us retail investors just have to sit back and watch the dust settle... Watching on-chain data is really something you need to learn, or you'll just be the one getting cut off.

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