Bitcoin Whales Are Quiet, While Small Investors Are Trying to Buy Every Dip: What Might Happen Next?

In its latest analysis, cryptocurrency analysis platform Santiment shared critical data regarding Bitcoin and the overall market situation.

Brian Quinlivan, the company’s Chief Content Officer, describes the current market outlook as “a period of uncertainty and wait-and-see.”

According to analysts, there is no significant change in the supply of wallets holding between 10 and 10,000 $BTC. Whales are neither aggressively accumulating nor selling due to global macroeconomic uncertainties. Small investors holding less than 0.01 $BTC continue to accumulate, seeing each dip as an opportunity.

According to the analysis, the trajectory of Bitcoin’s price in the coming period will largely depend on external factors. News of ceasefires in the Middle East, followed by allegations of violations, are causing sharp fluctuations in the market. It is estimated that 80% of Bitcoin’s price performance in the coming month will depend on the course of this conflict.

Reports that Iran may demand Bitcoin payment from oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz are seen as an example of the “utility” that proves the validity of cryptocurrency as a global payment instrument.

Santiment notes that investor psychology on social media is a strong signal for price movements. When investors are very bullish, prices often plummet. Conversely, when pessimism increases on social media, the best buying opportunities usually arise. The current outlook has shifted somewhat to the positive side with hopes for a ceasefire, which could bring with it the risk of a short-term correction.

According to MVRV data, which indicates whether the market is overvalued or undervalued, the 365-day MVRV is currently at -24%. This suggests that for long-term investors, Bitcoin is still historically in a “low-risk” zone.

The Clarity Act in the US is one of the biggest bullish prospects for the crypto market. Its passage has become a major topic of discussion on social media, as it is expected to increase institutional trust and bring transparency to the market.

*This is not investment advice.