Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin Whale's $10M Exit: Market Sell-Off or Strategic Storage Shift?

A whale withdrew 100 BTC from Binance after 2 months of inactivity, according to a Blockchain News flash report, signaling renewed activity from long-term holders amid a broader trend of "OG" Bitcoin whales offloading their holdings. The transaction, worth approximately $10.32 million at the time, was executed by the address bc1qeax3s3ut2kaphz2wseruak5uslh6nmjz8stfhx, which now holds 300 BTC valued at $31 million but carries an unrealized loss of $2.4 million, as reported in the Blockchain News flash.

This move has intensified concerns about Bitcoin's price trajectory, as older whale wallets—those holding Bitcoin for seven years or more—have been persistently dumping their stash since November 2024, as noted in a Cointelegraph report.

The withdrawal aligns with a pattern of aggressive selling by OG whales, who have spent over 1,000 BTC per hour in 2025, as noted in a Cointelegraph report. Capriole Investments co-founder Charles Edwards highlighted the scale of these outflows, citing a Glassnode chart that color-codes $100 million and $500 million dumps, as reported in the Cointelegraph report. "The chart is VERY colorful in 2025," Edwards tweeted, emphasizing that such activity signals "persistent distribution" by long-term holders, as reported in the Cointelegraph report. Technical analysis suggests Bitcoin's price could drop to $89,600 based on a bear pennant pattern, compounding risks for a market already 18.7% below its October 6 all-time high of $126,000, as noted in the Cointelegraph report.

The Binance withdrawal underscores the dual nature of whale activity: while large movements can signal bearish capitulation, they may also reflect accumulation strategies. On-chain analysts note that similar withdrawals in past cycles often preceded price rallies as whales moved assets to cold storage during dips, as reported in the Blockchain News flash. However, the $2.4 million unrealized loss in this case implies the whale acquired portions of its holdings at higher prices, potentially during prior bull runs, as reported in the Blockchain News flash. This duality creates uncertainty for traders, who must weigh whether the withdrawal represents a short-term exit or a longer-term bet on Bitcoin's resilience, as reported in the Blockchain News flash.

Market participants are closely monitoring the implications for broader crypto dynamics. Bitcoin's dominance often influences altcoins and investor sentiment, and the whale's move could indirectly impact stock markets through correlations with crypto-related equities, as reported in the Blockchain News flash. Institutional flows into BTC ETFs or futures markets may also amplify volatility, particularly if further whale activity triggers cascading liquidations. For now, traders are advised to watch key support levels, with a $100,000 threshold critical for maintaining bullish momentum, as reported in the Blockchain News flash.