Bitcoin accumulation among large investors has reached record levels

The Santiment analytical platform recorded a historical maximum in the number of Bitcoin wallets containing from 100 to 1000 BTC. The number of such addresses has reached 15,777, indicating growing trust among significant market participants.

This dynamic reflects significant changes in market sentiment, demonstrating the confidence of wealthy investors in the prospects of the first cryptocurrency. Santiment experts note a characteristic pattern: while retail traders make emotional trades under the influence of FOMO and FUD, large players are systematically increasing their positions, benefiting from market volatility.

CryptoQuant research confirms the resumption of whale activity after a period of stabilization in early January. The growth rate of cryptocurrency reserves among leading investors demonstrated an impressive increase from negative 0.25% on January 14 to positive 2% on January 17, setting the highest level since mid-December 2024.

The activity of large investors occurs amid expectations of the growth of the new administration's policies, including the possible creation of a Bitcoin strategic reserve. Analysts suggest that such initiatives could stimulate the inflow of institutional capital into the crypto sector.

Bitfinex specialists in a commentary to The Defiant emphasize the constructive long-term prospects for digital assets, noting the deepening institutional adoption and the increasing role of decentralized finance. The DeFi sector attracts special attention, having received an additional boost after the World Liberty Finance project began acquiring assets in this direction.

The current value of Bitcoin is around $ 104,000, which is 3.3% below the all-time high of $ 108,786, recorded on the day of the new president's inauguration.