Bitcoin Whales Accumulate Again After The Selloff: Does This Confirm The Next Bull Cycle?

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) whales are back in accumulation mode following recent market turbulence, with on chain data revealing that large holders added over 45,000 BTC in the past week alone. This marks the second largest weekly accumulation of 2025, raising questions about whether smart money is positioning for a substantial rally heading into the first quarter of 2026.

According to data from CryptoQuant analyst Caueconomy, wallets holding 1,000 BTC or more accumulated 45,000 coins between late November and early December. Bitcoin currently trades around $93,000 after rebounding 7% on December 3, recovering from a brief dip below $86,000 earlier this week.

What Whale Accumulation Typically Signals

Whale accumulation has historically served as a leading indicator for Bitcoin price movements. When large holders increase their positions, it typically tightens available supply on exchanges and establishes a price floor that can support future rallies. Bloomberg data shows that roughly 1,000 individuals control approximately 40% of all Bitcoin, making their collective actions a powerful market force.

The pattern emerging in early December …

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