ChainCatcher report: Cryptocurrency analyst Murphy posted a market recap on X, highlighting unusual capital flows in Bitcoin. Monitoring showed that when BTC rebounded to $70,000–71,000, a group of whale addresses (each holding over 1,000 BTC) sold 24,867 and 17,818 BTC respectively. The sold positions incurred an average loss of 50% compared to their cost basis, while other sold positions had losses of less than 10%. Analysis indicates these positions were originally acquired at low prices during May–July 2025 and early April, representing both exits after severe losses and timely rotations following precise bottom-fishing. Strategy purchased an additional 22,337 BTC on March 17, absorbing most of the excess supply. Nevertheless, this event underscores the extreme fragility of market sentiment, as investors holding BTC for nearly a year are gradually losing patience, and future price rebounds may still trigger selling pressure from underwater positions.
Bitcoin whale sell-offs offset by MSTR purchases; market sentiment remains fragile
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Market sentiment remains fragile as Bitcoin whale activity intensified on March 17, 2026. Whale addresses sold 24,867 and 17,818 BTC as prices rebounded to $70,000–$71,000. The sold positions included early 2025 purchases at an average 50% loss and others with less than a 10% loss. MicroStrategy absorbed 22,337 BTC of the sell-off. This whale activity suggests long-term holders are losing patience, with further selling likely on future price rebounds. Market sentiment shows little sign of stabilization.
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