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OG Whales Sell $286M, But BTC Bulls Still Aim For $100K

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Bitcoin (BTC) onchain data shows BTC whales are active as the price attempts to extend its breakout from the $90,000 level. Key takeaways Bitcoin whale spending surged to $286 million, the largest spike since early November. Momentum indicators are bullish, but volatility is likely this week.  Data from Capriole Investments indicated that OG Whale spent value, i.e., Bitcoin moved after remaining dormant for more than seven years, jumped to roughly $286 million on Jan. 10. This marked the strongest resurgence in old-coin activity since November 3, 2025, when the metric…

Strategy Buys $1.25B in Bitcoin as Holdings Near 690,000 BTC

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Corporate Bitcoin investor Strategy added another 13,627 Bitcoin to its balance sheet last week, spending $1.25 billion as it continues accumulating Bitcoin early in the year. The purchase marks the company’s biggest BTC buy since July. In a Form 9-K filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, the company disclosed on Monday that its Bitcoin (BTC) stash has reached a total of 687,410 BTC, acquired at an aggregate cost of about $51.8 billion.  The latest batch of BTC was bought at an average price of $91,519 per coin, well…

Bitcoin shorts face $1.5B liquidation risk if BTC hits $95K

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Key Takeaways Coinglass data shows over $1.5B in short liquidations are at risk if Bitcoin hits $95K. Bitcoin has held steady above $90K this week despite low liquidation levels and limited directional bets. Share this article Bitcoin is maintaining its grip on the $90,000 level, rising to $91,100 by midday Friday. The largest crypto asset by market cap briefly tapped $95K earlier this week and appears to be slowly climbing back toward that key resistance. Data from Coinglass shows that Binance perpetual BTC futures indicate over $1.5 billion in short…

Crypto whale opens $325M long positions in BTC, ETH, XRP, and SOL

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Key Takeaways A crypto whale trader opened substantial long positions in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP, totaling $325 million. Bitcoin and Ether account for more than two-thirds of the total position. Share this article A crypto trader previously known for shorting Bitcoin and Ethereum on Friday opened $325 million in long positions across Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, and Solana, according to data from HyperDash. The positions include 1,247 BTC valued at $113 million, 36,249 ETH worth $112 million, over 506,000 SOL at $70 million, and over 14 million XRP totaling $30…

Nasdaq-listed miner BitFuFu expands Bitcoin treasury to 1,780 BTC

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Key Takeaways BitFuFu increased its Bitcoin holdings to 1,780 BTC by the end of 2025. The company reduced its pledged Bitcoin balance, enhancing liquidity. Share this article Singapore-based Bitcoin miner BitFuFu announced Thursday it added 16 BTC, increasing the total BTC held to 1,780 BTC by the end of 2025. The stash is valued at over $160 million at current market prices. BitFuFu also reported reducing its pledged Bitcoin balance from 620 BTC to 274 BTC, strengthening its liquidity and financial flexibility. On mining activity, the Nasdaq-listed company said it…

BlackRock Buys $900M BTC as Long-Term Selling Hits 2017 Lows

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BlackRock’s fresh round of Bitcoin (BTC) buying takes place alongside a sharp slowdown in long-term selling, a combination that points to cooling downside pressure after the recent market pullback in  Q4.  Key takeaways: BlackRock added nearly $900 million worth of Bitcoin in the first week of January, rebuilding exposure after an end-of-2025 drawdown. Long-term Bitcoin holders are selling at their lowest rate since 2017, despite elevated prices. Onchain data pointed to a possible accumulation phase among certain wallet cohorts. Data from Lookonchain indicated BlackRock has accumulated Bitcoin for the past…

60K BTC Absorbed But Miners Sell: Can BTC’s Rally Continue?

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Bitcoin’s (BTC) early-January rally is unfolding against a mixed on-chain data backdrop, where strong accumulation demand is colliding with renewed miner distribution.  Key takeaways: Bitcoin accumulator addresses added roughly 60,000 BTC in six days, ending a multi-month consolidation phase. Miners sent around 33,000 BTC to exchanges in early January, signaling reduced long-term holding. The wider market impact hinges on whether spot demand can consistently absorb fresh sell-side supply. Bitcoin accumulator addresses step in as price rises CryptoQuant data noted Bitcoin accumulator addresses increasing their holdings from roughly 249,000 BTC to…

Vanadi Coffee boosts Bitcoin holdings to 173 BTC

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Key Takeaways Vanadi Coffee has increased its Bitcoin holdings to 173 BTC. The latest purchase of 12 Bitcoins boosts its position on the Bitcoin 100 Ranking to 91st. Share this article Vanadi Coffee, a Spanish public coffee chain, has purchased an additional 12 Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 173 BTC worth $16 million. 📢ANUNCIO DE COMPRA Vanadi Treasury añade hoy 12 bitcoin al balance. pic.twitter.com/CoqUVpsHOg — VANADITreasury (@VANADI_Treasury) January 6, 2026 The acquisition places Vanadi Coffee at 91st on the Bitcoin 100 Ranking, which tracks corporate Bitcoin holdings among…

Riot Platforms sells $161 million in Bitcoin, trimming its holdings to 18,005 BTC

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Key Takeaways Riot Platforms sold 1,818 Bitcoin in December for around $161 million. The company currently holds 18,005 BTC worth $1.7 billion. Share this article Riot Platforms, a Bitcoin mining and data center company, sold 1,818 Bitcoin in December 2025 for approximately $161 million, reducing its total holdings to 18,005 Bitcoin, valued at $1.7 billion at current market prices. The sale represents part of the company’s ongoing strategy to fund operational expansions through Bitcoin liquidation. Riot has historically utilized Bitcoin sales and stock offerings as part of its business financing…

BTC Liquidation Data Could Push Price to New Highs: Analyst

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Bitcoin’s (BTC) sharp 7.4% rebound kick-started the first week of January and has shifted markets’ focus back to futures positioning, where liquidation data suggests the price action may be asymmetric. Key takeaways: Over $10.6 billion in long liquidations sit below $84,000, versus just $2 billion in shorts above $104,000. Retail positioning on Hyperliquid shows shorts are more vulnerable to upside squeezes than longs to downside moves. Bitcoin must reclaim the $100,000 cost basis to confirm a structural trend reversal. Liquidation imbalance raises volatility risk for BTC According to data from…