Bitcoin has just experienced a large-scale whale movement: on January 20th, a dormant whale address that had been inactive for 13 years suddenly transferred out 909 BTC, worth over $84,000,000. This operation immediately drew widespread market attention because similar historical whale "awakenings" are usually accompanied by expectations of high profit-taking.



**What is the impact on the market?**

- Such whale transfers are often interpreted as signals of "cash-out" or preparation to sell, which can easily trigger a phased correction in Bitcoin in the short term. Mainstream analysts warn that especially when prices are high, such as around $92,000 currently, a large number of long-term holders unlocking their positions can amplify market volatility.
- From on-chain and derivatives data, similar events tend to make short-term funds more cautious. Market makers will increase hedging, and there could even be a wave of follow-on declines. Combining recent options market activity, market makers have been continuously adjusting positions in the $86,000–$95,000 range, with negative Gamma effects intensifying the price swings.
- Many investors and social media users are worried about whether more dormant whales will follow suit. A series of sell-offs could put short-term pressure on Bitcoin's market.

However, it is important to view this rationally: historical data shows that whale movements do not necessarily mean a dump. Sometimes they are just asset reorganization or risk diversification, and not all assets are sold into the market. Moreover, institutional buying remains strong, and in the long term, Bitcoin still has strong support capacity.
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咪咕咕vip
· 7h ago
Exactly the same as her damn mother.
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