As an experienced analyst, I have closely monitored the Bitcoin market for several years. The recent market downturn, with Bitcoin’s price being trapped within a tight range after its drop from $70,000, has been intriguing to observe. Despite this prolonged period of market stagnation, investors continue to show their interest in Bitcoin, as evidenced by the latest purchase by a smart whale for $395 million.


As an analyst, I’ve observed that Bitcoin‘s price has been confined to a narrow band following its decline from the $70,000 mark. Despite this extended bearish trend, investors have remained undeterred and have continued to amass holdings of the largest digital currency.

As a researcher studying whale behaviors in the cryptocurrency market, I’ve come across an intriguing case. This particular whale, famed for tactically making sales during peak prices, has recently made a purchase of $395 million worth of Bitcoin.

First Bitcoin Purchase After 1.5 Years

On June 20th, Lookonchain identified a large investor, referred to as a “smart whale,” who purchased an impressive 6,070 Bitcoins worth approximately $395 million during the market downturn.

As a financial analyst, I’d rephrase it as follows: In the previous bear market of 2022, I acquired roughly 41,000 Bitcoins for approximately $794 million, with an average price per Bitcoin around $19,000. Later in the bull markets of 2023 and 2024, I sold 37,000 BTC, earning a total revenue of $1.74 billion. The profit generated from this transaction exceeded $1 billion.

An entity with impressive intelligence in Bitcoin trading, as noted by Lookonchain, has been making most transactions at premium prices. Recently, this large investor made their first purchase of Bitcoin after a 1.5-year hiatus.

Bitcoin has experienced intense pressure in the last few weeks, with its current value hovering around $65,400. The digital currency has been relatively stable without major price swings, except for those caused by the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announcements. Some bitcoin holders have been offloading their coins since the cryptocurrency surpassed $70,000, resulting in a decrease in demand.

During this timeframe, both long-term Bitcoin holders and miners were actively selling Bitcoins based on the data collected by CryptoQuant. Notably, large Bitcoin holders have offloaded approximately $1.2 billion worth of BTC, possibly through broker services.

Market Stagnation Breeds Investor Boredom, Apathy

Amidst the unpredictable and fluctuating market trends for Bitcoin, Glassnode asserts that most investors have managed to accrue gains. However, the analytics firm pointed out a decline in the confidence or determination of investors.

The equilibrium between supply and demand has resulted in consistent pricing and decreased price fluctuations. However, the lack of significant market movement has left some investors feeling uninterested, indifferent, and uncertain.

As a researcher looking into historical market trends, I’ve observed that significant price shifts have typically served as catalysts for renewed market activity.

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2024-06-20 09:36