Pierre Rochard, CEO of The Bitcoin Bond Company, has made a bold claim: the traditional four-year cycles in Bitcoin are over. With 95% of BTC already mined and daily issuance having little impact on trading float, his prediction is that Bitcoin’s price will not be influenced by halvings any longer. Instead, Rochard argues, Bitcoin’s future depends on the actions of large whales, who now hold most new coins and are shaping prices through their buying or selling decisions. This shift in market dominance contrasts sharply with previous cycles where miners held sway over Bitcoin’s supply dynamics. Institutional investors, including ETFs and corporate treasuries, are increasingly driving price increases for Bitcoin, while retail traders have seen their influence diminish. Meanwhile, XRP shows potential for a breakout above its key trendline. The cryptocurrency has recently surged to $3.28, challenging a descending trendline that capped gains since late July’s peak of $3.50. An upcoming break above this technical barrier could signify the start of a new upward leg, with targets like $3.50 and $3.70 on the horizon. However, trading volume remains a concern, as it has been trending lower despite price increases. Finally, an Ethereum whale is sending a massive $135 million worth of ETH to Coinbase Institutional, potentially sparking concerns about a sell-off within the ecosystem. The transfer signals a large holder looking to offload significant Ethereum holdings. While this transaction alone may not indicate a sale, the historical context of similar transfers suggests potential for market volatility. An increase in price past $4,000, like what we’ve seen recently, has historically been followed by sharp corrections. This leads some market participants and investors to anticipate a repeat of this pattern, potentially resulting in selling pressure to lock in profits.