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Bitcoin Stalls Around $90,000 as Whale Positions Unwind and Holder Signals Split

New whale cohorts sit near a $99,000 cost basis that may trigger selling.

Overview

  • Bitfinex large holders have been cutting long positions since a late‑December peak near 73,000 BTC, with price holding in a tight $88,000–$92,000 range and $94,000 acting as near‑term resistance.
  • The count of addresses with 100+ BTC has reached an all‑time high, even as 1,000–10,000 BTC wallets reduced balances by roughly 220,000 BTC over the past year.
  • Glassnode’s Value Days Destroyed multiple remains low around 0.52, indicating dormant coins are largely unmoved despite reports that 30‑day long‑term holder supply has turned negative.
  • Fidelity notes one‑year realized volatility near an all‑time low of 42%, aligning with a consolidation phase alongside continued declines in exchange balances.
  • Analysts warn that sustained upside likely requires fresh demand to absorb supply if price approaches the ~$99,000 level where newer whales may look to exit at break‑even.