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Markets

Bitcoin Whales Boosted Coin Stash by $3B in January, Data Show

While bitcoin ETFs have experienced net inflows of $820 million, bitcoin whales increased holdings by about $3 billion this year, IntoTheBlock said.

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Markets

Ether Whales Scooped Up $94M in ETH as Price Plunged to $1.6K

Last Thursday's plunge in prices drew the attention of a number of sizable holders.

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Finance

Early Base Whales Have an Affinity for Meme Tokens, Nansen Says

The top 22 depositors to Base as of July 31 have allocations in a telegram trading bot token, several meme tokens and an on-chain casino token.

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Finance

Estate and Legacy Planning for Crypto Assets

Legacy and estate planning is crucial for cryptocurrency holders because, unlike traditional assets, cryptocurrencies are not regulated by centralized authorities, making it difficult for heirs to access them after the owner's death. Proper planning can ensure that digital assets are successfully transferred to loved ones and beneficiaries.

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Markets

Large Bitcoin Investor Sent $330M in BTC to Bitfinex Exchange Before Price Dropped Below $30K: Blockchain Data

The bitcoin "whale" was the 14th largest bitcoin holder until mid-March, controlling $1.2 billion in BTC, according to BitInfoCharts.

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Finance

‘Smart Money’ Tools Reveal Where Crypto Capital Is Moving

Tools that track “whale activity” can provide real-time insight into how capital is moving in digital assets such as bitcoin and liquid staked ether and can inform investing decisions.

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Markets

Bitcoin Whales Have Been Swimming in Different Directions

While the number of smaller whales has declined, the number of larger bitcoin whales has risen. What do the trends mean?

“Whales” are removing BTC from exchanges en masse. (Nitesh Jain/Unsplash)

Videos

Bitcoin Might Be in Later Stages of Bear Market: Data

Bitcoin (BTC) remains in a tight trading range, but Glassnode suggests it reflects psychological levels related to traders holding bitcoin over the past year and whales, or large holders of BTC. Meanwhile, the market is currently in a transitional phase, which typically occurs in the later stages of a bear market. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the "Chart of the Day."

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Markets

Poor Bitcoin Market Liquidity Keeps Crypto Whales at Bay

Low liquidity means large buy and sell orders can significantly affect bitcoin's price.

La baja liquidez significa que las grandes órdenes pueden afectar significativamente los precios. (qimono/Pixabay)

Videos

Bitcoin Annualized One-Month Realized Volatility Fell to a 2-Year Low of 38%

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading flat in the $16,000 to $18,000 range as its annualized one-month realized volatility fell to a two-year low of 38% last week. Plus, a Whalemap chart shows renewed accumulation by whales since BTC fell below the June low of $18,000 in early November. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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