Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin Whales Re-Accumulate Amid ETF Inflows-Will Price Break Out or Retreat?

Bitcoin whale activity has shown signs of shifting in early October 2025, with large investors reducing selling pressure and initiating re-accumulation following a market dip. On-chain data from CryptoQuant indicates that whales were net sellers throughout September 2025, coinciding with Bitcoin's struggle to maintain levels above $120,000. However, recent analysis suggests a potential pivot as the pace of selling has slowed, with some whales beginning to build positions again Bitcoin Whales Now Halt Selling Pressure: A Silent Re^[1].

A notable example is the "Hyperunit-BTC-Whale," which transferred $363.9 million worth of Bitcoin (3,000 BTC) to Hyperunit, a platform for large-scale custodial trades. This move echoes a similar transfer in August 2025, when the same wallet moved $5 billion in Bitcoin to Hyperunit, leading to an 8% short-term surge in Ethereum's price. Analysts speculate that this latest transaction could signal renewed interest in Ethereum accumulation, although the broader implications for Bitcoin remain uncertain $10B Bitcoin Whale Moves $360M in BTC, Fuels ETH Rotation Trends^[2].

Market metrics also highlight increased activity among long-term holders. The Coin Days Destroyed (CDD) indicator, which measures the movement of dormant Bitcoin, spiked in early October, suggesting profit-taking by early adopters. Additionally, a wallet holding 691 BTC-acquired at $132-transferred 100 BTC (worth $12.5 million) after a 12-year dormancy, further indicating potential distribution Bitcoin Whales Lose Patience as Average Dormancy Hits Monthly High^[3]. Despite these signals, some experts argue that the current dip has attracted dip-buying interest, with Bitcoin trading near $121,000 as of early October.

Institutional and retail investor behavior contrasts with whale activity. While whales have shown caution, record inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs-exceeding $5 billion in the week leading to October 7-suggest sustained institutional confidence. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust alone recorded $899 million in inflows on October 6, signaling robust demand from traditional financial players Bitcoin’s October 2025 Surge: A New Era of Institutional Dominance^[4].

Analysts remain divided on the short-term trajectory. Burak Kesmeci of CryptoQuant notes that whale selling has eased, which could support a breakout above $125,000 if re-accumulation continues. However, a failure to hold above $122,000 risks a pullback toward $118,000. Conversely, Ehsani projects a potential test of $130,000–$135,000 in Q4 2025, contingent on stable macroeconomic conditions Bitcoin Whales Now Halt Selling Pressure: A Silent Re^[1].

The interplay between whale behavior and broader market dynamics underscores the complexity of Bitcoin's price action. While large investors appear to recalibrate their strategies, institutional adoption and ETF inflows continue to anchor long-term bullish sentiment. Retail traders are advised to monitor whale accumulation metrics, such as CryptoQuant's Total Whale Holdings, alongside regulatory developments and macroeconomic indicators to navigate the volatile landscape 2025 Bitcoin Surge Driven by Whales, Miners and Institutions^[5].