$BTC Whale Accumulation Slows as Retail Buyers Increase Activity


Large $BTC wallet holders have reduced accumulation while smaller retail investors have increased purchases during recent price declines, creating conditions analysts associate with heightened market fragility. This behavioral shift emerged as $BTC dropped below $86,000 during Monday's Asian trading session.


Timothy Misir, head of research at BRN, described the pattern as characteristic of #late-cycle dynamics. He stated whale accumulation has decelerated while retail wallets are buying, which typically increases short-term vulnerability in #crypto markets.


On-chain data confirms long-term holders and large wallets have substantially slowed their buying pace in recent weeks. Wallets holding less than 1 $BTC have simultaneously accelerated purchases into #PriceDips, according to blockchain analytics.


Misir characterized Monday morning's sell-off as a liquidity and positioning event rather than a fundamental regime change. He noted short-term holders experienced spiked realized losses during the decline, indicating an emotional market reset.

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December 01, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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