Bitcoin Stabilizes After Profit-Taking by Whales, Short-Term Holders

Bitcoin’s price, influenced by short-term holders and new whales, has stabilized around $115,000 after significant profit-taking occurred in 2025, driven by market dynamics and futures reset.

The event signifies potential market recalibration as future funding rates turn negative, hinting at contrarian opportunities, with historical patterns suggesting possible recovery after past profit-taking waves.

New Whales and Holders Halt Bitcoin’s Volatility

Bitcoin has experienced a third major profit-taking wave in 2025, mainly driven by new whales and short-term holders. These entities have been instrumental in the recent trading activities, fueling fluctuations around the $115,000 mark.

The market saw intense selling pressure as Bitcoin approached $120,000. With on-chain dynamics shifting, these investors have paused their selling, leading to a stabilization between $114,000 and $115,000, helped by market recalibration signals.

Institutional Outflows Highlight Market De-Risking

There have been significant outflows from U.S. spot ETFs and related vehicles, indicating institutional involvement in profit-taking. High liquidation levels in the futures market signify a substantial de-risking phase among investors.

Negative funding rates across major platforms suggest potential downside risks. Historical data indicate a trend towards mid-term price support and stability following such cycles. Market analysts highlight this phase may offer a contrarian bullish opportunity.

Funding rates across major platforms like Binance, BitMEX, and Deribit have turned negative, an uncommon occurrence during strong trend phases. — Amr Taha, Crypto Analyst

Patterns of Stability Post Profit-Taking Events

Similar events, like the 2023 ETF debut and 2024 Trump inauguration rally, were followed by cooling periods. These seem to have resulted in longer-term market adjustments, demonstrating a pattern of stabilization post-profit-taking.

According to CryptoQuant data, previous profit-taking events have led to market recalibrations. Past data suggest potential for future rebounds after such periods of whale-driven liquidations and short-term holder adjustments.

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