Bitcoin Whales Sell Off: Institutions Buy as Prices Stabilize

Despite heavy selling pressure from large Bitcoin holders (whales), institutions and governments continue to accumulate the cryptocurrency. This divergence in market behavior has led to a fluctuating price range of $104,000 to $116,000 while Bitcoin’s future remains unclear. 3.15 million BTC, or nearly equivalent to the 2018 level of whale holdings, were recently dumped by these entities. The resulting sell-off has sent Bitcoin’s price down 1.45% in the past 24 hours. 2025’s trends show a stark contrast between institutional and whale buying patterns. While selling pressures have been strong from whales, institutional investors and even several governments are actively accumulating Bitcoin, contributing to market resilience.