Bitcoin Whales Accumulate as Institutional Sentiment Remains Fragmented Near $69,000
On-chain metrics show that wallets holding between 1,000 and 10,000 BTC have shifted from distribution to gradual accumulation over the last 48 hours.
While long-term whales are “nibbling” back into the market, institutional demand remains mixed, with some hedge funds unwinding positions due to Federal Reserve policy concerns.
Bitcoin continues to trade in a tight range near $69,000, roughly 45% below its October 2025 peak of $126,000.
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Bitcoin ETFs Record $145 Million Monday Inflows as Market Signals Potential Inflection Point
Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $145 million in net inflows on Monday, marking a second consecutive day of positive momentum. The recovery follows a $371 million dip-buying surge last Friday, which halted a multi-week trend of steady institutional selling.
Bitcoin is currently trading just below $69,000, while the Solana-based AI agent token Pippin (PIPPIN) surged 40% in 24 hours.
U.S.-based spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $145 million in net inflows…
Bernstein Reaffirms $150,000 Bitcoin Target, Calling Current Dip ‘Weakest Bear Case’ in History
Bernstein analysts reiterated a **$150,000 price target** for Bitcoin by 2026 despite a recent 45% market correction.
The firm described the current downturn as the “weakest bear case” in the asset’s history, noting a lack of systemic failures or hidden leverage.
Institutional support remains robust, with only 7% net outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded during the price slide.
Research and brokerage firm Bernstein has doubled down on its…