{"id":366,"date":"2026-01-16T11:51:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T11:51:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the-liberal.com\/?p=366"},"modified":"2026-01-16T11:51:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T11:51:47","slug":"bitcoin-whales-accumulate-as-retail-investors-sell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/the-liberal.com\/?p=366","title":{"rendered":"Bitcoin Whales Accumulate as Retail Investors Sell"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bitcoin whale accumulation accelerated as addresses holding between 100 and 10,000 BTC added nearly 32,700 coins since January 10, 2026, according to Sentiment. The pattern of Bitcoin whale accumulation occurred while retail-sized wallets continued selling, creating what market research firms describe as an ideal setup for bull market continuation. Despite broader weakness in AI token sectors, Bitcoin whale accumulation helped the cryptocurrency remain resilient, rising about 1.4% and briefly topping $97,000 on January 15. The longevity of Bitcoin whale accumulation trends will depend on how long retail investors remain cautious, with sentiment still registering in an extremely bullish zone according to fear and greed metrics. Sentiment analysts tracking Bitcoin whale accumulation note this divergence between institutional buying and retail selling historically precedes significant price movements. The sustained Bitcoin whale accumulation pattern suggests sophisticated investors view current price levels as attractive entry points. (120 words)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bitcoin whale accumulation accelerated as addresses holding between 100 and 10,000 BTC added nearly 32,700 coins since January 10, 2026, according to Sentiment. 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