Whales Are Loading Up on Bitcoin Again, $3.6B in BTC Snapped Up in a Day

Bitcoin has seen modest upward momentum in the past 24 hours, climbing back above $83,000 following a recent correction period. The move comes shortly after US President Donald Trump announced a temporary 90-day pause on tariffs, offering a degree of relief to global financial markets.

Though the asset remains down approximately 24% from its all-time high of over $109,000 set in January, its recent decline has now been trimmed to single digits on a weekly scale. This recovery coincides with increased interest from large-scale Bitcoin holders.

$3.6 Billion Inflows Suggest Renewed Institutional Activity

On April 9, accumulation addresses—wallets associated with long-term investors that rarely distribute funds—received a notable 48,575 BTC, according to on-chain data shared by CryptoQuant analyst Burak Kesmeci.

This inflow, the largest since February 2022, totaled approximately $3.6 billion in value. The timing, according to Kesmeci, is significant: it mirrors a similar event from the past, both in scale and macroeconomic backdrop.

Kesmeci emphasized that these accumulation wallets typically increase holdings during market pullbacks. The April 9 transaction occurred when Bitcoin traded around $76,000, a level tested during last week’s sell-off triggered by concerns over renewed trade tensions.

The volume and pattern of inflows suggest a recurring strategy among institutional or long-term market participants whereby they capitalize on corrections and accumulate during uncertainty.

Interestingly, the total value of the inflows—$3.6 billion—matches that of February 1, 2022, another period marked by broader macroeconomic instability.

While this could be coincidental, Kesmeci noted that the repetition of such behavior in response to macro-driven price declines may indicate a deeper behavioral trend among accumulation address holders.

Massive $3.6 Billion Bitcoin Inflow to Accumulation Addresses!

“Bitcoin accumulation addresses received 48,575 BTC — the largest single-day inflow since February 1, 2022. When accumulation addresses move this aggressively, it’s worth paying attention.” – By @burak_kesmeci pic.twitter.com/MVIFUcXKWz

— CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) April 10, 2025

Bitcoin Whales Increase Reserves Despite Weak Network Activity

Adding to the accumulation narrative, another CryptoQuant analyst known as caueconomy noted that whale wallets—addresses holding large BTC balances—have resumed consistent buying since March.

According to caueconomy, more than 100,000 BTC has been added to whale reserves in that timeframe. This comes despite the subdued on-chain activity and a visible pullback in retail participation.

The distinction between investor profiles has become clearer in recent months. While smaller investors appear to be withdrawing amid heightened market uncertainty, large holders are taking advantage of lower prices to strengthen their positions.

The strategy, according to caueconomy, aims to reduce average acquisition costs and position for long-term gains. This divergence in behavior may not translate to immediate price shifts but could set the stage for a more pronounced upward move once broader sentiment recovers.

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