Bitcoin sees its second-largest weekly whale accumulation of 2025
Large holders increased their positions as smaller investors capitulated, echoing the March accumulation that marked the year’s biggest whale buying wave.
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Bitcoin whales accumulated significant holdings this week, marking the second-largest weekly accumulation by large holders in 2025.
In March, whales initiated the largest accumulation wave of the year amid a sharp Bitcoin drop and heightened market uncertainty. That week saw unprecedented buying volume as large holders capitalized on fear-driven selling. Now, whales have once again stepped in, accumulating more than 45,000 BTC in the past week, highlighting renewed conviction among major investors.
Large players are again taking advantage of the capitulation of smaller investors to absorb coins. Accumulator addresses have surged, indicating a shift toward long-term holding strategies among large entities.
Institutional buyers continue to lead accumulation patterns this year, reinforcing structural strength in Bitcoin’s price resilience. The whale activity suggests sustained confidence among major holders despite broader market consolidation.
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