Bitcoin News Today: Whales and Institutions Quietly Stockpile Bitcoin as Price Weakens

Bitcoin accumulation trends have shown signs of resilience despite the recent price decline, with key whales and institutional actors continuing to build significant BTC positions. According to on-chain analytics firm OnchainLens, two major Bitcoin whales have been accumulating BTC from FalconX over the past week. One of these addresses received 300 BTC (approximately $34.71 million) in the past five hours, bringing its total holdings to 1,521 BTC (approximately $176 million) over the past month. Another whale has accumulated 466.66 BTC (approximately $54.07 million) over ten days, including a recent transfer of 210 BTC (approximately $24.3 million) [1]. This sustained accumulation highlights growing institutional and high-net-worth confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term value, even amid short-term volatility.

Institutional Bitcoin treasury companies have also continued to expand their holdings, contributing to a broader trend of corporate adoption. Japanese Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet recently added 518 BTC to its balance sheet, bringing its total holdings to 18,133 BTC worth $2.1 billion. Publicly traded Bitcoin treasury companies currently hold 976,132 BTC, valued at approximately $114.6 billion, while private entities hold an additional 294,101 BTC worth $34.5 billion [4]. This trend is being further fueled by fresh capital inflows, as seen in the case of KindlyMD, which raised $200 million in convertible notes to expand its Bitcoin holdings [3].

The aggressive accumulation of Bitcoin is also being pursued by American Bitcoin, a publicly traded mining and crypto-holding company linked to the Trump family. The company is reportedly exploring acquisitions in Asia, particularly in Japan and Hong Kong, with the goal of building one of the world’s largest Bitcoin treasuries. American Bitcoin aims to follow the model of Strategy, which has amassed over 628,946 BTC worth $73.8 billion [4]. The company recently announced a $200 million raise to bolster its treasury and acquire additional mining infrastructure [4]. Its stated objective is to "build the strongest and most efficient Bitcoin accumulation platform in the world," reflecting a broader shift toward viewing Bitcoin as a corporate asset class.

Despite this accumulation, Bitcoin’s price has faced downward pressure in recent days, dropping over 7% since hitting record highs above $124,000. Technical indicators suggest a bearish shift, with the weekly stochastic oscillator signaling potential correction. The price has also broken below key bullish trendlines, increasing the likelihood of a retest of the $111,982 level [2]. Analysts note that while these developments point to short-term downside risk, the continued accumulation by whales and institutional players suggests a longer-term bullish outlook.

The growing institutional and corporate interest in Bitcoin is being driven by several factors, including its limited supply of 21 million tokens and its role as a hedge against inflation and currency debasement. Companies across Asia, including Japan-based LibWork and Metaplanet, are increasingly integrating Bitcoin into their corporate treasuries to mitigate economic uncertainty [4]. This trend is being supported by a more favorable regulatory environment in certain jurisdictions, particularly in Japan and Hong Kong, where crypto-friendly policies are encouraging institutional investment [5]. As the market continues to evolve, the actions of these major players could have significant implications for Bitcoin’s price trajectory and broader adoption as a reserve asset.

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[1] Two whales continue to accumulate BTC from FalconX ... (https://www.odaily.news/en/newsflash/443933)

[2] Bitcoin (BTC) Price Prediction: In Precarious Position (https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/08/18/btc-in-precarious-position-as-prices-penetrate-bullish-trendline)

[3] Bitcoin Price, BTC Price, Live Charts, and Marketcap (https://www.coinbase.com/en-gb/price/bitcoin)

[4] American Bitcoin’s ambition is to dominate mining — Hut 8 CEO (https://cointelegraph.com/news/trump-linked-american-bitcoin-asia-acquisitions-btc)

[5] Trump-Backed Crypto Firm Eyes Asia for Bold Bitcoin ... (https://www.cryptoninjas.net/news/trump-backed-crypto-firm-eyes-asia-for-bold-bitcoin-expansion/)