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Bitcoin: Can $72M in whale buying push BTC back toward $75K?

Bitcoin's on-chain metrics show persistent demand, aligning with whale accumulation despite weak price action.

Bitcoin whales accumulated $72M in BTC

Large Bitcoin [BTC]  holders signaled renewed conviction after two newly created wallets withdrew 984 BTC, valued at approximately $72 million, from BitGo. The transaction immediately reduced the available supply and moved a sizable amount of Bitcoin off the custodial platform. 

Such movements have historically reflected accumulation behavior because coins moved into fresh wallets often remain inactive for extended periods. Meanwhile, the withdrawal emerged while Bitcoin traded near a major support zone, making the timing particularly noteworthy.

Investor sentiment remained cautious across the broader market; however, whale activity suggested that some participants viewed current prices as attractive.

Buyers keep stepping into weakness

Market participants continued absorbing available supply despite Bitcoin’s recent decline. 

Spot Taker CVD remained buy-dominant, indicating that aggressive buyers had executed more market buy orders than sell orders over the observed period. This behavior suggested that demand persisted even as price action weakened. 

Rather than retreating from the market, buyers appeared willing to absorb liquidity offered by sellers. In addition, the buy-dominant reading aligned closely with the whale accumulation observed earlier, creating a consistent picture across multiple metrics. 

While price had not yet reflected this demand strength, order-flow data pointed toward ongoing accumulation beneath the surface.

Bitcoin Spot Taker CVD
Source: CryptoQuant

Is Bitcoin preparing for a rebound?

At the time of writing, BTC traded near $72,908 after slipping marginally below the key $73,000 support level. However, the broader ascending channel remained intact because price continued holding near the lower boundary that had supported the recovery structure since February. 

Rather than confirming a breakdown, the recent move appeared more like a support sweep as buyers continued defending the channel floor. The chart showed that Bitcoin remained significantly above the next major support at $70,000, preserving the broader bullish structure despite recent weakness. 

Meanwhile, the RSI dropped to 34.32 as of writing, placing it close to oversold territory and highlighting stretched selling conditions. Earlier declines into similar RSI zones attracted buying interest, which often preceded relief rallies. 

Therefore, BTC appeared to be approaching an important inflection point where a rebound toward $73,800 and eventually $82,378 could emerge if buyers continued defending the channel support.

Bitcoin technical analysi
Source: TradingaView

Liquidity pools map Bitcoin’s next move

Liquidation data revealed where traders concentrated risk across the market. 

The strongest nearby liquidity cluster sat between $72,800 and $73,000, surrounding Bitcoin’s current trading zone. Price gravitated toward this area during the latest decline, absorbing substantial leveraged positioning.

Higher up, larger liquidation pools concentrated between $74,500 and $75,000 offered attractive targets if buyers regained short‑term control. Further upside liquidity extended toward $76,000, creating multiple zones where volatility could accelerate.

On the downside, liquidity thinned beneath current levels until deeper support areas emerged. Since markets often seek dense liquidity pockets, these clusters would likely influence Bitcoin’s next significant directional move.

Source: CoinGlass

Can whale accumulation trigger a BTC rebound?

Whale accumulation and buy-dominant spot activity suggested demand remained resilient despite recent weakness. Bitcoin continued holding near the lower boundary of its ascending channel, even after briefly slipping below $73,000. 

Meanwhile, the RSI approached oversold territory, indicating that selling pressure had become stretched. If buyers continue defending the channel support, BTC could rebound toward the liquidity clusters between $74,500 and $75,000.


Final Summary

  • Whales removed 984 BTC from exchanges as buyers continued absorbing supply.
  • Bitcoin held channel support while RSI approached oversold conditions near lows.

 

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Erastus Chami

Journalist

Erastus Chami is a DeFi analyst and financial journalist at AMBCrypto with over four years of experience in blockchain and fintech. He specializes in evaluating DeFi protocols, digital assets, and on-chain data to assess network health, tokenomics, and long-term viability, delivering clear, data-driven insights for crypto markets.

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