Bitcoin Whales Take Profits as Institutional Momentum Slows, Says CryptoQuant CEO
The post Bitcoin Whales Take Profits as Institutional Momentum Slows, Says CryptoQuant CEO appeared com. Bitcoin A new market analysis from CryptoQuant suggests that large Bitcoin holders have been cashing out substantial profits after the cryptocurrency briefly touched the $100,000 mark, raising questions about how long institutional demand can sustain the current cycle. Key Takeaways: Whales have sold billions in Bitcoin since prices hit $100,000. Institutional inflows from ETFs and MicroStrategy have temporarily cushioned selling pressure. Volatility may increase if those inflows slow. Whales Trim Positions After Record Highs According to Ki Young Ju, founder and CEO of the blockchain analytics firm, major Bitcoin whales have collectively offloaded billions of dollars in holdings over recent weeks. The selling intensified after the price hit six figures a level many long-term holders had targeted for partial profit-taking. Bitcoin whales have been cashing out billions since $100K. I said the bull cycle was over early this year, but MSTR and ETF inflows canceled the bear market. If those fade, sellers will dominate again. There is still heavy selling pressure, but if you think the macro outlook is.- Ki Young Ju (@ki_young_ju) November 11, 2025 Ju noted that earlier this year he expected the bull run to be near exhaustion, but continued accumulation by spot Bitcoin ETFs and MicroStrategy extended the rally far beyond initial projections. Institutional Demand Holds the Line He warned, however, that this dynamic may not last forever. “If the wave of institutional buying slows, the market will naturally revert to sellers,” Ju explained, adding that the latest data still shows heavy selling pressure, particularly from older wallets realizing gains. CryptoQuant’s data indicates that institutional inflows have played an outsized role in keeping Bitcoin’s price action stable despite the whale profit-taking. Should ETF inflows taper off, analysts expect volatility to rise as the market recalibrates to lower liquidity levels. Opportunities in the Pullbacks Despite.