Bitcoin whale holdings soar, while retail investors quietly exit

2026-01-16 23:20:08

【Crypto World】This week’s cryptocurrency market performance can be described as a tale of two extremes. According to data platform Santiment’s monitoring data, the holdings of large Bitcoin holders have shown a significant increase, with institutions and major investors actively positioning themselves. In stark contrast, small retail investors are showing clear signs of exiting the market. The market has experienced a typical polarization—funds are concentrating in the leading assets, while small and medium investors are gradually withdrawing. This shift in pattern often indicates that the market is searching for a new direction.

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AirdropChaser

· 8h ago

Whales are accumulating, retail investors are selling off, I've seen this script too many times before.

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ForkTrooper

· 8h ago

Whales are accumulating, retail investors are selling at a loss—that's the true picture of the market.

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MeaninglessApe

· 9h ago

Whales are starting to accumulate again. This time, retail investors really need to be more cautious. Big players are positioning themselves, while we are cutting losses. This is the reality. Wait... Is this another blood-sucking trap? When whales are this crazy, we should be more careful. Retail investors are fleeing, institutions are entering... Sounds familiar, and then what? Polarization has been seen before, but it still depends on who ends up holding the bag in the end. Big players are aggressively accumulating, which means they know something... or they are just trying to deceive us. Exiting is the right move. Don't compete with whales for the food.

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LadderToolGuy

· 9h ago

Whales are hoarding, retail investors are running, this is the current market situation.

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