Over the past year, long-time Bitcoin whales, early adopters, miners, and anonymous mega-holders have offloaded more than 500,000 BTC, worth roughly $50 billion at today’s prices. This selling spree hasn’t collapsed the market. Instead, institutions have stepped in, absorbing even more than the whales let go.Data from 10x Research shows that institutional players, including spot Bitcoin ETFs, corporate treasuries, and asset managers, snapped up nearly 900,000 BTC during the same period. That’s a staggering shift in ownership dynamics, signalling Bitcoin’s slow evolution from a speculative trade to a structured allocation in traditional portfolios. LATEST: Bitcoin whales have dumped over 500,000 $BTC worth $50B in the past year while institutions absorbed nearly 900,000 $BTC, signaling a control shift in the Bitcoin market per Bloomberg. pic.twitter.com/qkehBgsb2G— Cointelegraph (@Cointelegraph) July 4, 2025 Whale Sell-Off: 500,000 BTC ($50B+) Institutional Buying: 900,000 BTC ETFs’ Net Inflows (Since Jan Approval): Nearly match whale exits Interestingly, much of this churn has been silent. Instead of open-market selling, many whales are now using BTC as collateral or directly contributing it to equity-linked financial vehicles.Bitcoin (BTC/USD) Identity Is Quietly ChangingBitcoin’s price action tells a quieter story. Despite bullish headlines—including crypto-friendly policy shifts under the Trump administration and treasury announcements from firms like Figma—BTC has hovered below its $110,000 peak for months.According to Edward Chin, co-founder of Parataxis Capital, many whales are not just selling—they’re restructuring their exposure. “We’re seeing whales convert BTC into equity exposure through in-kind contributions,” he notes, pointing to growing activity in crypto-to-stock financing deals.This realignment means less wild price swings and more predictable accumulation, especially as institutional investors prioritise long-term holding over short-term speculation.Bitcoin Technical Outlook: $107.8K Support on WatchThe Bitcoin price prediction is neutral, as BTC is currently consolidating just above the 50% Fibonacci retracement level ($107,840) from its recent swing move. The 2-hour chart shows a low-volatility “fib squeeze,” trapped between the 50% and 61.8% levels. Price sits between key moving averages: the 50-SMA at $108,624 and the 100-SMA at $107,944.Bitcoin Price Chart – Source: TradingviewMomentum indicators suggest indecision. A breakout or breakdown looks imminent.Trade Setup – Fib Squeeze Strategy: Long Entry: Above $108,480 on volume Targets: $109,264 to $110,555 Short Entry: Below $107,800 Targets: $107,208 to $106,275 Stop-Loss: Just beyond breakout candle Bitcoin’s power base is shifting, and so is its character. Traders should watch the charts, but also the wallets.Bitcoin Hyper Presale Nears $2M as Price Rise NearsBitcoin Hyper ($HYPER), the first Bitcoin-native Layer 2 powered by the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM), has raised nearly $2 million in its public presale, with $1,980,292 out of a $2,452,414 target. The token is priced at $0.01215, with the next price tier expected to be announced soon.Designed to merge Bitcoin’s security with Solana’s speed, Bitcoin Hyper enables fast, low-cost smart contracts, dApps, and meme coin creation, all with seamless BTC bridging. The project is audited by Consult and engineered for scalability, trust, and simplicity.The golden cross of meme appeal and real utility has made Bitcoin Hyper a Layer 2 contender to watch in 2025. With staking, a streamlined presale, and a full rollout expected by Q1, $HYPER is gaining serious traction.The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Post-$50B Whale Dump, BTC Price Holds Steady – Can Institutional Control Drive New Highs? appeared first on Cryptonews.

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