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 <li aria-level="1">Bitcoin whales accumulated over 71,000 BTC last week, using market lows to expand their holdings significantly.</li>
 <li aria-level="1">The accumulation coincided with a major sell-off by Germany, selling 50,000 BTC, which influenced market prices.</li>
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Over the last week, the cryptocurrency market has witnessed a notable movement by Bitcoin whales, who have collectively acquired over 71,000 BTC. This strategic accumulation occurred amidst fluctuating market prices, where Bitcoin dipped from a weekly high of $59,270 to a low of $54,430. These transactions suggest a preparatory step by major investors for a potential price recovery in the near future.
The data from crypto analytics firm IntoTheBlock highlights that these significant purchases were made at a discount, particularly during a large <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/u-s-economic-indicators-likely-to-influence-bitcoins-price-trajectory-in-july/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin sell-off in Germany</a>. 
The German government recently liquidated 50,000 BTC that had been previously seized, contributing to a market dip that Bitcoin whales leveraged to increase their holdings. This move by the whales has provided a buffer that helped maintain Bitcoin’s price above the critical $53,000 support level.
<h2 id="b-recent-whale-transactions-and-market-impact-b">Recent Whale Transactions and Market Impact</h2>
Despite a general 8% drop in the 24-hour transaction volume, the week’s total acquisition has injected a sum of $41.32 billion into the Bitcoin network. This <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/how-accumulation-and-selling-pressure-influence-bitcoins-price-fluctuations-and-investor-behavior/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">considerable influx</a> of capital indicates a robust confidence among large-scale investors in the cryptocurrency’s future.
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 Bitcoin whales added 71K BTC to their wallets this week, as they capitalized on the recent price decrease <a href="https://t.co/fBeEGUP6P8" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/fBeEGUP6P8</a>
 — IntoTheBlock (@intotheblock) <a href="https://twitter.com/intotheblock/status/1812165143624667642?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">July 13, 2024</a>
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<h2 id="b-current-bitcoin-price-trends-b">Current Bitcoin Price Trends</h2>
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As of now, Bitcoin’s price stands at $59,665.10, reflecting a modest 3.37% increase over the past 24 hours and a 1.42% rise over the last week. 
This stabilization follows the tumultuous period fueled by Germany’s BTC sales, suggesting that the market is transitioning into a consolidation phase, potentially setting the stage for further upward movement.
<h3 id="b-future-outlook-for-bitcoin-b">Future Outlook for Bitcoin</h3>
The actions of Bitcoin whales are often viewed as a positive signal for the cryptocurrency’s short-term prospects. With the German sell-off completed, market analysts and Bitcoin enthusiasts like Samson Mow and Joana Cotar are optimistic.&nbsp;
They speculate that strategic engagements with entities like Germany could lead to beneficial buyback arrangements, further enhancing market stability. 
Additionally, inflows into <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/bitcoin-etfs-surge-attracting-over-100-million-in-investments/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">spot Bitcoin ETF</a> products are expected to absorb some of the excess BTC supply recently introduced to the market, possibly driving prices towards the $60,000 mark and beyond, aiming for a return to previous peak levels.
The post <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/how-whale-buying-spree-and-german-sell-off-shape-bitcoins-short-term-price-trajectory/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">How Whale Buying Spree and German Sell-off Shape Bitcoin’s Short-Term Price Trajectory</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.ethnews.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ETHNews</a>.

How Whale Buying Spree and German Sell-off Shape Bitcoin’s Short-Term Price Trajectory

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