According to the latest on-chain data, the Bitcoin price has closed beneath a crucial level for the second time in 2025. Here’s how the premier cryptocurrency reacted the last time this happened. Is The BTC Price Correction Worsening? In an August 30 post on social media platform X, crypto analyst Burak Kesmeci revealed that the Bitcoin price could be at risk of further corrective action after falling below a critical on-chain level for a second time this year. The relevant indicator here is the Short-Term Holder (STH) Realized Price, which measures the price at which short-term investors bought their coins. Related Reading: Bitcoin Daily Close Spurs Caution – $110,500 Breakdown Could Shift Momentum For context, short-term holders often refer to investors who have held their coins for 155 days or less. The realized price offers insights into the cost basis of these newer market entrants, who are more sensitive to price fluctuations and show more propensity to move due to sudden changes in prices. The Bitcoin price typically trends above the STH Realized Price during periods of bullish intensity, while it lags below the metric during bear markets. Hence, this short-term realized price often acts as a dynamic resistance and support for the price of BTC. The Bitcoin price recently closed beneath the STH Realized Price of around $108,928 on Friday, August 29. However, that wouldn’t be the first time the price of BTC would be closing below the short-term holders’ cost, as it also did earlier in the year. In February, the market entered into an extended period of correction after the price of Bitcoin closed beneath the STH Realized Price. The flagship cryptocurrency fell almost 20% from around $92,000 to $76,000 between the end of February and the end of April. With the Bitcoin price closing below the Short-Term Holder Realized Price, the premier cryptocurrency stands at risk of the current pullback worsening. If history repeats itself, investors could also see the price of BTC fall 20% to around $86,000. Kesmeci said: In this cycle, as Bitcoin rises not parabolically but like a step-by-step ladder; closings below the STH realized price signal to us that the correction may continue in an annoying way. Bitcoin Price Overview After being under intense bearish pressure going into the weekend, the price of BTC has somewhat stabilized over the past day. However, the Bitcoin price has struggled to return above the psychological $110,000 level. Related Reading: Bitcoin 8% Below CME Gap Ahead Of Monthly Close — Will History Repeat? As of this writing, the price of BTC stands at around $108,675, reflecting a 0.4% increase in the past 24 hours. According to data from CoinGecko, the market leader is down by more than 5% in the past seven days. Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView Source: newsbtc.com (Read Full Article)

Bitcoin price is showing bearish signs below $112,000. BTC is struggling to recover and might start another decline below the $108,000 zone. Bitcoin started a fresh decline below the $112,550 zone. The price is trading below $111,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break below a bullish trend line with support at $108,450 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might start another decline if it breaks the $108,000 support zone. Bitcoin Price Dips Again Bitcoin price attempted a fresh recovery wave from the $107,352 low. BTC was able to climb above the $108,000 and $108,500 resistance levels. The price cleared the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the key drop from the $113,457 swing high to the $107,352 low. However, the bears remained active near $109,500 and prevented more gains. The price is again moving lower below $109,000. There was a break below a bullish trend line with support at $108,450 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. Bitcoin is now trading below $109,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. Immediate resistance on the upside is near the $109,400 level. The first key resistance is near the $110,000 level. The next resistance could be $110,500 or the 50% Fib retracement level of the key drop from the $113,457 swing high to the $107,352 low. A close above the $110,500 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $112,000 resistance level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $112,500 level. The main target could be $113,500. More Losses In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $110,500 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Immediate support is near the $108,000 level. The first major support is near the $107,400 level. The next support is now near the $106,500 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $105,500 support in the near term. The main support sits at $103,500, below which BTC might decline sharply. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $107,400, followed by $106,500. Major Resistance Levels – $109,500 and $110,500. Source: newsbtc.com (Read Full Article)

Ethereum price started a fresh decline below the $4,650 zone. ETH is now showing bearish signs and might gain bearish momentum if it drops below $4,340. Ethereum is still struggling to settle above the $4,500 zone. The price is trading below $4,500 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $4,460 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could extend losses and dive if there is a close below $4,340 in the near term. Ethereum Price Dips Again Ethereum price started a recovery wave after it tested the $4,260 zone, like Bitcoin. ETH price was able to climb above the $4,320 and $4,350 resistance levels. The price surpassed the 50% Fib retracement level of the key decline from the $4,660 swing high to the $4,261 low. However, the bears remained active near the $4,480 resistance zone. There were two attempts, but the bulls failed to gain strength to clear $4,500. The 61.8% Fib retracement level of the key decline from the $4,660 swing high to the $4,261 low is acting as a barrier. The price reacted to the downside below $4,450. Ethereum price is now trading below $4,450 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. Besides, there is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $4,460 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. On the upside, the price could face resistance near the $4,450 level. The next key resistance is near the $4,480 level. The first major resistance is near the $4,500 level. A clear move above the $4,500 resistance might send the price toward the $4,565 resistance. An upside break above the $4,565 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $4,650 resistance zone or even $4,720 in the near term. More Losses In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $4,500 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $4,375 level. The first major support sits near the $4,340 zone. A clear move below the $4,340 support might push the price toward the $4,320 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $4,260 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $4,150. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $4,340 Major Resistance Level – $4,500 Source: newsbtc.com (Read Full Article)

XRP price is struggling to recover above the $3.00 resistance zone. The price is now declining and might extend losses if it drops below $2.70. XRP price is correcting gains below the $3.00 resistance. The price is now trading below $2.850 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2.80 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to decline if it stays below the $2.850 zone. XRP Price Dips Below Support XRP price started a fresh decline below $3.00, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price traded below the $2.950 and $2.920 levels to enter a bearish zone. The bears were able to push the price below $2.850 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. Finally, the price declined below $2.80 and tested $2.74. A low was formed at $2.738 and the price is now consolidating losses below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3.040 swing high to the $2.738 low. The price is now trading below $2.80 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2.80 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. If the bulls protect the $2.720 support, the price could attempt another increase. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $2.80 level. The first major resistance is near the $2.820 level. A clear move above the $2.820 resistance might send the price toward the $2.850 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.90 resistance or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3.040 swing high to the $2.738 low. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $3.00. More Losses? If XRP fails to clear the $2.820 resistance zone, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.720 level. The next major support is near the $2.650 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.650 level, the price might continue to decline toward $2.60. The next major support sits near the $2.50 zone, below which the price could gain bearish momentum. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $2.720 and $2.650. Major Resistance Levels – $2.850 and $2.90. Source: newsbtc.com (Read Full Article)

Cardano price started a fresh decline below the $0.850 zone. ADA is now consolidating and might extend losses below the $0.80 support. ADA price started a fresh decline below the $0.850 support zone. The price is trading below $0.8320 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $0.820 on the hourly chart of the ADA/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it clears the $0.820 resistance zone. Cardano Price Dips Further After a steady increase, Cardano faced sellers near $0.880 and started a downside correction, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. ADA dipped below the $0.850 and $0.8320 support levels. The bears even pushed the price below $0.820. A low was formed at $0.8003 and the price is now consolidating losses. There was a minor increase toward the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $0.8376 swing high to the $0.8003 low. Cardano price is now trading below $0.820 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $0.820 on the hourly chart of the ADA/USD pair. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $0.820 zone. The first resistance is near $0.8280 or the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $0.8376 swing high to the $0.8003 low. The next key resistance might be $0.840. If there is a close above the $0.840 resistance, the price could start a strong rally. In the stated case, the price could rise toward the $0.8620 region. Any more gains might call for a move toward $0.880 in the near term. Another Decline In ADA? If Cardano’s price fails to climb above the $0.840 resistance level, it could start another decline. Immediate support on the downside is near the $0.80 level. The next major support is near the $0.780 level. A downside break below the $0.780 level could open the doors for a test of $0.7620. The next major support is near the $0.750 level where the bulls might emerge. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ADA/USD is gaining momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for ADA/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $0.8000 and $0.7800. Major Resistance Levels – $0.8200 and $0.8400. Source: newsbtc.com (Read Full Article)

After hitting a new all-time high last month, the Bitcoin price has since retraced by more than 10%, crashing below $110,000 once again. This bearish pressure has continued into the new month, with sell-offs being the order of the day, especially as investors move to secure their profits. Despite calls for a possible bottom, a crypto analyst has suggested that the Bitcoin crash is far from over. In fact, going by the analysis, the decline may just be starting as Bitcoin is expected to tumble further. Why A Crash To $93,000 Is Imminent In the analysis, crypto analyst MMBTtrader acknowledges the fact that the Bitcoin price is already under immense pressure. This is shown by the fact that the cryptocurrency has been rejected from $120,000 and has now fallen back to the next major support zone. Related Reading: Cardano Price To Rise 300% To $4? Analyst Reveals When So far, the $108,000 level has acted as a support, preventing further decline. However, with sellers still being in charge of the market, it is possible that this level does not hold for long. Looking at the broader picture, the crypto analyst calls for further price decline, and this could trigger a cascading effect. As the analyst explains, this is happening because the market needs some rest. There is also the trendline that began back in 2024, shown by the line in green, suggesting where the Bitcoin price could fall next. A retest of this trendline suggests that Bitcoin could dump back to $93,000, where the trendline makes its next contact. Naturally, the next retest of the trendline in this case would mean that it is hitting support. But there is also the fact that momentum doesn’t point to a possible Bitcoin price recovery. Even after hitting $93,000, the analyst expects a further breakdown and a move to as low as $70,000. Why Bitcoin Price Could Still Jump In the case of bulls being able to maintain support and triggering a bounce, the crypto analyst shows there is still a possibility of a price jump. Here, the price would have to reclaim the trendline above $117,000 to complete the upward continuation. Related Reading: Analyst Says XRP Price Is Yet To Hit Its First Bearish Target – Details A price jump from this support level could end in another 30% price increase, pushing the price above the $137,000 level. However, the analyst remains adamant that there is more possibility of a breakdown. “I am thinking of breakout to the downside and more dump after that like red arrows maybe now with higher possibility,” MMBTtrader stated. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com Source: newsbtc.com (Read Full Article)

Ethereum co-founder and ConsenSys CEO Joseph Lubin ignited ETH discourse on August 30 with an unusually expansive thesis about the network’s monetary and institutional trajectory, arguing that Wall Street will migrate its core infrastructure onto Ethereum rails and that ETH “will likely 100x from here,” ultimately “flippen[ing] the Bitcoin/BTC monetary base.” “I am 100% aligned with almost all of what Tom @fundstrat says here,” Lubin wrote, before mapping out a future in which major financial firms “stake, run validators, [and] operate L2s/L3s,” build DeFi exposure and “write smart contract software for agreements, processes and financial instruments.” Related Reading: Ethereum Demand Climbs As Monthly Transactions Hit New All-Time High He singled out JPMorgan as a bank already steeped in Ethereum technology since “2014–2015.” “The one quibble that I have with what Tom has been saying… he is not nearly bullish enough,” Lubin added. “But the real problem is that it is not possible to be bullish enough.” Lubin’s Big Plans For Ethereum Lubin also attempted to puncture a popular narrative about scaling tradeoffs, contending that “the narrative of L2s cannibalizing L1 will very soon be shattered.” He pointed readers to Consensys’ Linea network and a newly public “Proof-of-Burn” initiative as examples of coordination mechanisms that could strengthen Ethereum’s base layer economics rather than dilute them. The second leg of Lubin’s thesis centered on tokenizing Ethereum’s burn into a transferable primitive dubbed BETH, introduced last week by the Ethereum Community Foundation (ECF). In follow-up posts, Lubin prodded the ecosystem to “dig into all the ramifications of tokenizing and explicitly accounting for burned ETH,” even floating a playful incentive experiment: “Would you burn a bit of ETH for [a @BanklessHQ] episode? … Would some of you send some of that BETH to @BanklessHQ?” Beyond media stunts, he sketched potential demand sinks and governance uses: “Would there be a growing demand for BETH as it takes on signaling and voting power in many different contexts?” Under the ECF design, BETH is an immutable ERC-20 that mints 1:1 when ETH is provably destroyed. The contract forwards deposits to the canonical burn address and issues BETH to the depositor; supply equals cumulative burned ETH by construction, with no admin keys and no redemption path back to ETH. This makes burn—not issuance—the productive act that yields a new asset representing alignment with scarcity. The reference implementation and contract address were published by ECF alongside a blog explainer. Related Reading: Ethereum To $5,500 In Weeks, $12,000 By Year-End, Tom Lee Predicts Lubin then speculated on derivative layers that might emerge on top of BETH—“BBETH, BBBETH, etc.”—as context-specific assets. He analogized this to early “colored coins” on Bitcoin, with a critical distinction: these “shades of BETH” would live natively in Ethereum’s token standards and tooling, eliminating the off-chain recognition problem that stymied first-generation experiments. “One could think of [BBETH/BBBETH] as a more refined element of ‘cracked ETH’… more scarce,” Lubin wrote, suggesting games and other constrained economies as potential testbeds. The near-term market framing came via Fundstrat’s Tom Lee, whose latest public commentary has been notably constructive on Ethereum’s institutional arc. Lee has argued that Wall Street’s operational stack is migrating to blockchains, that ETFs and staking rails provide investable wrappers for compliance-first capital, and that Ethereum could be the “biggest macro trade over the next ten to fifteen years.” Lubin, for his part, said the two “get on calls intermittently” to coordinate strategy in areas of overlap while “competing in highly differentiated ways.” At press time, ETH was trading around $4,399. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com Source: newsbtc.com (Read Full Article)

Ethereum showed fresh buying pressure this week after reports that a major Bitcoin whale dramatically increased its Ether holdings, a move market watchers say could reshape short-term flows. Related Reading: XRP ETF Launch Could See $5B Inflows, Outpacing Ethereum ETFs: CEO Major Whale Moves Into Ether According to reports, one of the earliest and most influential Bitcoin whales bought roughly 820,220 ETH over the course of two weeks, a haul valued at about $3.6 billion at current prices. The purchases were logged across multiple addresses and have drawn attention because they represent a large transfer of capital into Ether rather than Bitcoin. Traders say such concentrated accumulation can lift sentiment and draw other large holders into the market. Ethereum’s latest trading performance has mirrored the big move. At the time of reporting, ETH traded around $4,390, with a 24-hour trading volume of $39 billion and a market cap near $538 billion. 🐳 THIS OG BITCOIN WHALE HAS BOUGHT 820,224 ETH WORTH $3.6 BILLION IN JUST 2 WEEKS. HE DEFINITELY KNOWS SOMETHING 👀 pic.twitter.com/iG9Su2BGZE — Ash Crypto (@Ashcryptoreal) August 31, 2025 The token was up 2% over the previous day. Those raw numbers underline that demand for Ether remains high even as some parts of the market pull back. Derivatives activity tells a more mixed story. Reported data shows derivatives volume fell 14% to $61 billion, while open interest climbed 2.90% to $60 billion. The OI Weighted metric declined -0.0007%, a small drop that indicates a minimal reduction in positioning strength. According to these movements, dealers comment that the market may be consolidating: less new trades but more positions held. Ether Price Forecast And Sentiment Mixing technicals with on-chain data, current forecasts point to moderate upside. Based on the latest prediction, Ether is expected to rise 11% and reach $4,870 by October 1, 2025. Market sentiment is listed as Bullish while the Fear & Greed Index reads 46 (Fear). Over the last 30 days, ETH logged 47% green days and an 9% price volatility reading. Those indicators suggest a market that has room to run, but which still carries meaningful uncertainty. Analysts have offered a cautionary note. According to analyst Ted, ETH’s recent outperformance versus Bitcoin may pause for a brief retest around $4,000 as liquidity clusters are swept and traders reassess exposure. He points to order-book dynamics that often trigger a pullback before new upward moves — a pattern that has played out in prior rallies. $ETH has been holding up really well compared to BTC. But there’s still a chance of $4K retest. Just take a look at huge liquidity clusters and you’ll understand. Just keep one thing in mind: I’m just short-term bearish. pic.twitter.com/D9XIrxr5zq — Ted (@TedPillows) August 31, 2025 Related Reading: Ethereum Bullishness: Ark Invest Boss Scoops $16-M More In BitMine Stock What Traders Are Watching Investors and desks say they are watching three things: the flow of large on-chain buys, whether derivatives open interest continues to rise, and whether price holds above key support near $4,000. Reports of whale accumulation have sparked talk of rising institutional interest, but the drop in spot derivatives volume shows some short-term participants stepping back to wait. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView Source: newsbtc.com (Read Full Article)

Binance has been one of the strongest performers in the crypto market since 2024, consistently setting new highs and establishing itself as a leader among altcoins. Now, BNB sits quietly just below its all-time high of $900, consolidating as bulls continue to show resilience despite broader market uncertainty. The recent pullback in Bitcoin, which fell below key demand levels, has fueled volatility across the market, but Binance has managed to hold its ground, signaling underlying strength. Related Reading: Galaxy Digital Sells 1,167 Bitcoin Amid Ongoing Volatility Adding to this bullish narrative, top analyst Darkfost shared fresh data highlighting a surge in network activity. Since April 2025, the number of active addresses on the BNB network has more than doubled, a striking sign of adoption and usage growth. Today, daily active addresses range between 2 million and 2.5 million, with some spontaneous spikes exceeding 3 million. This robust activity places Binance ahead of other major blockchains, including Ethereum and Bitcoin, when measured by network usage. The growing demand for the BNB chain, coupled with its ability to maintain price stability near record highs, points to strong fundamentals. As adoption accelerates, Binance may be setting the stage for another breakout in the months ahead. Binance Network Activity Surges As Altcoins Prepare For Next Phase According to Darkfost, Binance’s blockchain has quietly moved into a position of dominance in terms of activity, surpassing even some of the most established networks. When compared to Ethereum, Bitcoin, or newer competitors like Base, BNB now leads with a significantly higher number of active addresses. Since April 2025, active daily addresses on the Binance network have consistently ranged between 2 million and 2.5 million, with occasional spikes exceeding 3 million. This doubling of user activity highlights a remarkable growth trajectory for the chain, reinforcing its role as one of the most widely used blockchains in the market. This surge in active addresses has coincided with a sharp increase in transactions. During the same period, daily transactions on the BNB chain have nearly tripled, fluctuating between 10 million and 14 million per day. What’s more impressive is that this growth has come with a relatively low transaction failure rate, reflecting both the efficiency and scalability of the network. Looking ahead, the coming months are expected to be critical for altcoins. Ethereum is currently leading the way with whale accumulation and strong network activity, but large-cap assets like Binance Coin (BNB) are preparing to follow. If current adoption trends persist, BNB could consolidate its position as one of the strongest players in the next stage of the cycle, potentially setting the stage for new highs once broader market volatility stabilizes. Related Reading: Solana Investors Cash Out Nearly $1-B As SOL Tests Key Price Level BNB Consolidates Near Record Highs BNB is trading at $863.7, holding steady just below its all-time high near $900, as shown in the chart. After a strong rally through July and early August, BNB entered a consolidation phase where bulls are defending higher ground while sellers attempt to cap momentum. The 50-day moving average (blue line) is trending sharply upward, reflecting strong short-term momentum, while the 100-day (green) and 200-day (red) moving averages provide solid underlying support in the $730–$670 zone. The chart also highlights that BNB’s recent rally has created a tight consolidation channel between $850 and $875, suggesting that the market is pausing before deciding its next move. A confirmed breakout above $900 would likely trigger a push into price discovery, potentially extending gains if broader market conditions stabilize. On the downside, losing $850 could open a path to retest the $800 level, where the rising 50-day moving average converges with prior support. Related Reading: Ethereum Leads Market While Altcoins Lose Ground – Details BNB’s structure remains bullish, but momentum has cooled after the sharp rally. Traders are closely watching whether consolidation leads to another leg higher, especially as network fundamentals and activity remain strong. Holding above $850 keeps the bullish outlook intact, while failure could invite deeper corrections. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView Source: newsbtc.com (Read Full Article)

A long-dormant Bitcoin “OG” has been rotating billions of dollars’ worth of BTC into ETH over the past two weeks, executing the bulk of the trades on Hyperliquid and withdrawing large tranches of ETH to self-custody—before staking a significant portion on the Beacon Chain. Bitcoin OG Whale Still Rotates Into ETH On-chain sleuth “MLM” has chronicled the flows in real time. In the most recent 46-hour window, the address cluster associated with the trader sold 7,000 BTC (≈$759 million at reference prices used by MLM) and bought 171,791.84 ETH (≈$773 million). MLM added that 3,000 BTC remained in the actively used source address—likely earmarked for further rotation—while two older wallets still held a combined 46,816 BTC (≈$5.07 billion). Cumulatively across the past 11 days, MLM tallied 34,110 BTC sold (≈$3.7 billion) and 813,298.84 ETH purchased (≈$3.66 billion), using $108,400 per BTC and $4,500 per ETH as baseline pricing for comparability. The execution venue has become part of the story. Hyperliquid’s public explorer (HypurrScan) shows heavy activity at the Hyperliquid account cited by MLM, corresponding with phased BTC deposits and batched ETH withdrawals. “MoonOverlord”—a trader—downplayed the mystery around the venue choice: “idk why it’s bizarre? it’s a trade, he picked the best venue.” MLM replied that the oddity is not the platform but that “the identity of this person is unknown, and he decided to swap such a large amount of BTC to ETH, which is unusual for a ‘og’ bitcoin whale.” Related Reading: Bitcoin Risks Deeper Losses If $107,800 Line Fails To Hold – Details Arkham Intelligence independently flagged the same entity, writing: “THIS WHALE JUST BOUGHT $430M OF ETH – AND STILL HAS $650M LEFT TO BUY,” and identifying specific addresses on both chains. According to Arkham, the whale “has purchased over $3 BILLION of ETH in total and staked the majority of it,” with flows linking a BTC source wallet beginning “169q…” and an ETH receiver “0x6167…”. Those staking claims are now visible on-chain. On September 1, funding flows from 0x6167… led to a “Beacon Depositor” account that submitted a series of deposit transactions totaling 165,010 ETH to Ethereum’s staking contract, with dozens of 30,000 ETH-sized and 15,010 ETH-sized deposit calls posted within the same hour. The deposit contract view and the funding trail from 0x6167… corroborate that a substantial slice of the newly acquired ETH has moved directly into staking. On the Bitcoin side, the active source wallet “169q…” and two long-idle companion wallets “17MWd…” and “12Xqe…” anchor the cluster that MLM has been tracking since last week. Mempool records show recent inter-wallet activity and outputs from 169q… consistent with the staged deposits to Hyperliquid described in the thread. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Closes Below STH Realized Price For The 2nd Time In 2025 — Details The trader’s provenance is still speculative. MLM argues the entity is “presumably Asian,” noting that the original BTC was accumulated seven to eight years ago via Asia-linked platforms and miners—“HTX, OKX, ViaBTC (a mining pool), Bixin (a miner), and Binance.” But MLM cautioned readers not to over-interpret intent: “Of course, don’t take this prediction as financial advice, since it’s all speculation for now and we don’t know the intentions of this whale.” $5 Billion Selloff Still Looms While commentators are debating motives, the mechanics are clear: staged BTC funding to a single trading venue, piecemeal ETH fills to minimize slippage, rapid withdrawals to self-custody, and swift conversion of a large portion to staked ETH. The cadence of deposits and withdrawals—some clustered over weekends—also lines up with timing observations in MLM’s logs and Arkham’s updates. What remains uncertain is how much further the rotation will go. MLM’s running ledger suggested that at least several thousand BTC were still poised to move: “Additionally, there’s another combined 46.816 BTC ($5.07B) across these wallets: 17MWd [and] 12Xqeq. Of this, another 14.495 BTC ($1.57B) might get rotated based on previous activity, though it’s unclear what will happen with the remaining 32.321 BTC ($3.5B). At this point, it looks like he is rotating everything lol.” At press time, BTC traded at $109,621. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com Source: newsbtc.com (Read Full Article)