Retail Investors Sell $1.4 Billion in BTC Amid Whale Accumulation

Amid sharp Bitcoin price swings, retail traders on Binance initiated a large wave of selling, liquidating roughly 13,000 BTC worth $1.4 billion at an average price of $108,000 per coin. Data shows this is already the second wave of selling within a week — the previous one, on October 17, involved about 10,000 BTC. The main sellers were short-term holders (STH), known for reacting quickly to price movements.

The segmentation of investors into STH and LTH once again revealed a classic market pattern. Short-term traders, driven by emotion and short-lived impulses, began aggressively realizing profits or losses. In contrast, long-term holders (LTH) took advantage of the panic to increase their positions.

According to realized capitalization data, the STH Realized Cap dropped from $15.2 billion to $2.2 billion in just eight days — a decline of nearly $13 billion. This suggests that a large share of short-term participants exited the market or transferred their assets to more resilient investors. Meanwhile, LTH continued showing low selling activity, signaling confidence in the long-term trend.

Historically, such phases of retail sell-offs have often preceded local price bottoms. When short positions are exhausted and large investors accumulate, the market typically builds a foundation for the next growth impulse. Analysts note that the ongoing redistribution of Bitcoin between holder groups could establish a solid base for a new upward cycle.

Thus, the recent correction has not weakened the market — rather, it opened opportunities for institutions and whales, who are strengthening their positions amid widespread retail capitulation. If historical patterns hold, the current wave of selling could be the last pause before Bitcoin’s next rally.

See also: "Bitcoin Price Today: Hovers Around $109K Amid Trade Tensions"

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