Bitcoin Wallets Holding 100 to 1,000 BTC Hit Record High

The number of Bitcoin (BTC) wallets holding between 100 and 1,000 BTC has reached an all-time high, according to data from market intelligence platform Santiment.

The data shows that the number of mid-sized whales — those holding between 100 and 1,000 BTC — has risen to 15,777. “This rise in key stakeholder confidence is yet another promising sign for a bullish 2025,” the post reads.

This milestone points to a significant shift in market dynamics, reflecting sustained confidence among major investors. It suggests that large holders are consolidating their positions, potentially paving the way for increased market activity in 2025.

Santiment noted in a separate post that historically, this trend indicates that as long as retail traders continue making impulsive trades driven by FOMO (fear of missing out) and FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt), whales will capitalize on the situation, driving up prices and benefiting patient holders.

CryptoQuant Data

In a separate analysis, CryptoQuant revealed that large Bitcoin holders, commonly known as "whales," have resumed accumulating BTC after a quiet period in early January and a round of profit-taking.

The data shows that the monthly growth rate of Bitcoin holdings among large investors surged from -0.25% on January 14 to +2% on January 17, marking the highest monthly increase since mid-December 2024.

This growth comes as expectations rise that Donald Trump’s presidency will bring pro-crypto policies, including the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve. Experts believe these developments could attract institutional capital into Bitcoin in the near term.

“The long-term outlook for crypto remains constructive, as institutional adoption continues to deepen and the narrative surrounding decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain innovation strengthens,” Bitfinex analysts told The Defiant. “DeFi stands to be the crypto sector with the most favorable tailwinds given President Trump’s World Liberty Finance DeFi venture purchasing multiple assets in the sector.”

As of now, Bitcoin is trading at approximately $104,000, a 3.3% decrease from its all-time high of $108,786, reached earlier this week on Monday during Donald Trump’s inauguration.