Bitcoin Whale Accumulation as Retail Capitulates: Market Watch
- 91 new wallets hold 100+ BTC, indicating whale accumulation.
- Retail investors swiftly exiting the market.
- Historical patterns suggest possible bullish reversal.
The number of Bitcoin BTC -1.82% wallets holding at least 100 BTC increased by 91, or 0.47%, since November 11, 2025, according to Santiment’s on-chain data.
Analysts interpret larger wallet accumulation as a potential market bottom indicator, suggesting retail capitulation may lead to imminent bullish reversals.
Bitcoin wallets holding at least 100 BTC increased by 91 since November 11, 2025. This shift reflects small holder exits while larger entities are accumulating, according to on-chain data from Santiment.
A Santiment analysis notes large-scale whale accumulation amid retail capitulation events. Brian, Analyst, Santiment says, “The data suggest that retail traders have given up. Small holders have been dumping their coins for the past five to six days. This capitulation, combined with whale accumulation, strengthens the case for an upcoming price reversal as selling pressure from the crowd subsides.”
Bitcoin’s market faces volatility as investors reposition assets. According to market trends, outflows from Bitcoin ETFs reached a record 10,000 BTC daily, indicating major financial shifts.
These outflows suggest institutional repositioning, aligning with short-term market bottoms seen historically when retail investors capitulated. Consequent market stability could spur rallies.
On-chain dynamics, with BTC shifting from smaller to larger holders, mirror patterns seen before market recoveries. This historical trend indicates a potential bullish reversal.
Analysts expect outcomes driven by market liquidity and sentiment shifts, but emphasize the absence of major institutional public announcements linked directly to wallet shifts, keeping markets speculative.
