{"id":589323,"date":"2026-04-25T01:50:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T01:50:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/Blockchain.News\/news\/bitcoin-whales-accumulate-3b-btc-nears-80k"},"modified":"2026-04-25T01:50:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T01:50:02","slug":"bitcoin-whales-amass-3b-as-btc-nears-80k-santiment-reports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e-bitco.in\/index.php\/2026\/04\/25\/bitcoin-whales-amass-3b-as-btc-nears-80k-santiment-reports\/","title":{"rendered":"Bitcoin Whales Amass $3B as BTC Nears $80K, Santiment Reports"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ted Hisokawa<\/a> Apr 25, 2026 01:50<\/span> <\/p>\n

Bitcoin whales have added $3B worth of BTC, signaling potential for a long-term bull run as BTC hovers near $80K, according to Santiment.<\/p>\n

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Large Bitcoin<\/a> investors, or ‘whales,’ have accumulated over $3 billion worth of BTC<\/a> in just two weeks, according to crypto analytics platform Santiment. This surge in accumulation comes as Bitcoin\u2019s price eyes the $80,000 mark, with the cryptocurrency trading at $77,620 as of April 25, 2026.<\/p>\n

Santiment highlighted that wallets holding between 10 and 10,000 BTC have added 40,967 Bitcoin since April 10. At the current market price, this haul is valued at approximately $3.17 billion. Bitcoin briefly touched $79,327 last week before retracing slightly, indicating ongoing resistance near the milestone $80K level.<\/p>\n

Whale Accumulation Often Signals Bullish Momentum<\/h2>\n

Historically, whale behavior has been a key indicator of potential market direction. When large investors accumulate while retail traders take profits, it often signals the early stages of a bull market. Alongside whale activity, Santiment noted that smaller retail wallets (holding less than 0.1 BTC) have added 46 BTC over the same two-week period, worth around $3.56 million. However, these smaller moves pale in comparison to the impact of whale accumulation.<\/p>\n

“Ideally, key stakeholders continue accumulating while retail investors begin to take profits,” Santiment stated in a recent post on X (formerly Twitter). “This combination is one of the strongest signals for a long-term bull run.”<\/p>\n

Institutional Activity Adds to the Bullish Case<\/h2>\n

Institutional demand for Bitcoin is also on the rise. Andre Dragosch, head of research for Bitwise Europe, recently pointed out a noticeable uptick in interest from institutional players. This aligns with broader market trends, as Bitcoin-backed spot ETFs and corporate adoption continue to gain traction. Analysts view institutional participation as critical for sustainable price growth, given its ability to inject significant liquidity into the market.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, sentiment among Bitcoin investors has shifted dramatically. Santiment reported a rapid swing from “extreme pessimism” earlier in the week to “ultra FOMO mode” as Bitcoin approached $80,000. However, broader market sentiment remains cautious, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index still in ‘Fear’ territory at a reading of 39 on Friday.<\/p>\n

Key Resistance Levels and Market Outlook<\/h2>\n

Market participants are closely watching Bitcoin’s ability to break decisively past the $80,000 threshold. Santiment noted that while surpassing this level would likely spark renewed interest in Bitcoin, it ideally needs to happen without excessive optimism, which could lead to short-term reversals.<\/p>\n

Prominent analyst Michael van de Poppe predicts that Bitcoin has “enough room” to climb toward $86,000, provided it maintains a critical support level of $75,000. At its current price of $77,620, Bitcoin is up 8.62% over the past month, with a total market cap of $1.57 trillion, according to CoinMarketCap.<\/p>\n

Despite near-term caution, the combination of whale accumulation, institutional interest, and improving sentiment suggests Bitcoin could be building momentum for its next significant rally. Traders will be watching closely for a sustained breakout above $80,000 to confirm the start of a potential long-term bull market.<\/p>\n

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