Dormant Bitcoin Whale Returns as The Smarter Web Company Buys Dip

A dormant Bitcoin whale has re-emerged, buying 800 BTC worth $84.87 million at an average price of $106,060 after a year of inactivity. Previously, the whale executed profitable trades netting over $120 million between 2022 and 2024.

Whale Activity Amid Market Volatility

  • Bitcoin's price dropped to $103,000, down 3.5% in 24 hours.
  • Trading volume increased by 78.54% to $80.49 billion.
  • Bitcoin maintains a market cap above $2 trillion despite the decline.
  • CryptoQuant reports fading structural momentum with minimal new capital inflow.
  • Analysts suggest potential distribution phase if realized capitalization does not improve.

Bitcoin realized cap dynamics: speed, strength, and trend | Source: CryptoQuant

The Smarter Web Company Expands Bitcoin Holdings

  • The Smarter Web Company purchased 4 BTC at an average price of $108,510, totaling approximately $432K.
  • This increases their Bitcoin holdings to 2,664 BTC, valued at over £220 million ($272 million).
  • The company continues its long-term strategy by integrating Bitcoin into its treasury.

Market Outlook and Analyst Perspectives

  • Bitcoin has remained above $100,000 for 180 days, forming a critical support zone.
  • Swissblock highlights this zone as pivotal for future price movements.
  • Glassnode notes short-term momentum improvement but warns of institutional outflows and negative ETF flows totaling $617.2 million.
  • The MVRV ratio at 2.05 indicates capital rotation without new demand.
  • If Bitcoin remains above $100K-$103K, stabilization and potential rebound towards $110K are possible.