The price of Bitcoin has been fluctuating significantly this year, displaying mixed signals in its performance. Despite recent market corrections, institutional investors have shown continued confidence in the asset.
An analysis shared by CryptoQuant contributor caueconomy on the QuickTake platform indicates that institutional players have been strategically accumulating Bitcoin, showcasing their long-term faith in the asset’s value trajectory.
Institutional Accumulation Boosts Market Confidence in Bitcoin
On December 21, investors sold around 79,000 BTC within a week, leading to a notable 15% market correction after hitting a local top. Despite this sell-off, large investors chose to capitalize on the price dip by gradually accumulating Bitcoin below the $95,000 mark through Time-Weighted Average Price (TWAP) positions.
In the last 30 days, institutional players have added over 34,000 BTC to their portfolios, introducing buying pressure that aids Bitcoin’s current recovery phase. This trend of accumulation has persisted since June 2023, even during institutional portfolio rebalancing periods.
While retail investor demand has dwindled, institutional interest remains robust, showcasing a divergence between retail and institutional market behaviors. The ongoing accumulation by large investors suggests optimism regarding long-term value.
Growing Selling Pressure on Binance Raises Concerns
Despite institutional accumulation supporting Bitcoin’s price, Darkfost, another contributor at CryptoQuant, highlighted a surge in selling pressure on Binance, a major cryptocurrency exchange.
In a separate analysis, Darkfost pointed out a significant increase in hourly Net Taker Volume, reaching -$325 million, the highest figure in 2025.
This uptick in selling pressure coincided with negative economic data releases, impacting market sentiment across various assets, including cryptocurrencies.
It is crucial to monitor this indicator, along with others, to gauge whether fear is beginning to dominate the markets long-term or if it is a temporary phenomenon.
Despite increased selling activity, Bitcoin has held above the $95,000 level, currently trading at $95,586 with a 5.2% drop in the last 24 hours. This price is below the all-time high of $108,000, representing an 11.8% decrease from the peak seen last month.
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