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Since Donald trump assumed office on January 20th, bitcoin (BTC ) has experienced a period of stability, fluctuating between $101,000 and $110,000. Nonetheless, a recent analysis from CryptoQuant reveals that amidst this customary price activity, Bitcoin 'whales' are quietly returning to the phase of accumulating this top cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin Whales Resume Accumulation
The analysis indicates that substantial BTC stakeholders, often referred to as Bitcoin 'whales', have resumed their accumulation efforts. Recent findings demonstrate a marked rise in the monthly percentage increase of Bitcoin holdings among these major investors.
Specifically, the total Bitcoin held by whales grew from a decrease of -0.25% on January 14 to a notable increase of 2% by January 17, indicating the highest growth rate observed since mid-December. In terms of actual numbers, these large holders' Bitcoin holdings rose from 16.2 million on November 4 to 16.4 million by January 24.
This uptick in whale accumulation seems to be influenced by various positive developments emerging early in Trump's presidency. Notably, the President signed an executive order that established a Working Group on Digital Asset Markets.
This group has been charged with devising a federal regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies-including stablecoins-within a six-month period. Furthermore, it is set to explore the potential creation of a national digital asset reserve, igniting speculation regarding a possible US strategic Bitcoin reserve.
In addition to the increase in whale holdings, the selling pressure on BTC has significantly diminished following substantial profit-taking activity in December. This trend coincides with a recent report indicating that Bitcoin profit-taking has plummeted by 93% from its peak in December. The report states:
Nonetheless, the report points out that overall Bitcoin spot demand has diminished in the past month, raising concerns about the possibility of another bullish rally. In particular, the rate of demand growth for Bitcoin has dropped from 279,000 BTC in early December to just 75,000 BTC at the time of this writing.
Analysts Positive About BTC Rally Potential
Another report from Bitfinex predicted that Bitcoin could reach $200,000 by mid-year, albeit amid some minor price corrections. However, much depends on how the US Federal Reserve navigates interest rate changes this year.
From a technical perspective, BTC 's cup-and-handle formation indicates a potential price target reaching as high as $275,000. As of now, BTC is trading at $106,074, reflecting a slight increase of 0.1% in the past 24 hours.
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