- Bitcoin whales have dumped over 100,000 BTC in 30 days, the largest selloff since 2022.
- Long-term holders also liquidated 241,000 BTC, signaling risk aversion.
- Institutional purchases dropped sharply, with Strategy’s monthly buys falling from 134,000 BTC in Nov 2024 to just 3,700 BTC in Aug 2025.
- Bitcoin is consolidating between $110K–$115K, with weak technical momentum.
- A break below $110K could test $105K, while a breakout above $115K may retarget $120K–$125K.
Bitcoin Under Pressure at $110K as Whales Dump and Institutions Pull Back
Bitcoin’s upward momentum is stalling as both whales and institutions reduce exposure. The flagship cryptocurrency is struggling to hold the $110,000 level, with selloffs from large holders and cooling institutional demand putting the market under pressure.
Bitcoin Whale Sell-Off Hits Highest Level Since 2022
According to CryptoQuant analyst Caueconomy, whales have offloaded more than 100,000 BTC in the past month, equivalent to roughly $11.1 billion at current prices. This marks the largest wave of whale selloffs since 2022.
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“This selling pressure has been penalizing the price structure in the short term, ultimately pushing prices below $108,000,” Caueconomy explained. He also cautioned that whale portfolios remain in decline, signaling continued risk of downward pressure in the coming weeks.
Adding to the bearish sentiment, analyst Maartun reported that long-term holders liquidated 241,000 BTC—one of the biggest selloffs since early 2025. The move suggests even seasoned investors are locking in profits or cutting risk exposure.
Institutional Activity Cools Despite Record Holdings
While institutional treasuries still hold a record 840,000 BTC in 2025, fresh accumulation is slowing. The largest holder, Strategy, saw monthly purchases plummet from 134,000 BTC in Nov 2024 to just 3,700 BTC in Aug 2025.
Other corporate buyers mirrored this trend, with acquisitions totaling 14,800 BTC, far below the 66,000 BTC peak earlier this year. Average transaction sizes also shrank dramatically—Strategy’s to 1,200 BTC, and others to just 343 BTC, down 86% from early 2025 levels.
This pullback suggests that while institutions are not exiting the market, they are exercising greater caution amid uncertain conditions.
Price Action Signals Range-Bound Trading
At press time, Bitcoin trades at $111,134, down more than 10% from its all-time high of $124,128. The coin is consolidating between $110,000 and $115,000, with technical indicators pointing to sideways momentum.
The ADX (Average Directional Index) at 16.10 reflects weak trend strength. For bulls to regain control, Bitcoin must break above $115K, which could open the path to $120K–$125K. On the downside, failure to hold $110K could drag the price back toward $105K.
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