Bitcoin traded near $64,740 after large holders accumulated more than 30,000 BTC in a single week. The buying activity came from wallets holding between 10 and 10,000 BTC, according to Santiment data shared by analyst Ali Martinez.
The accumulation has drawn attention because it occurred during a period of elevated volatility and mixed market sentiment. Traders are now weighing whether whale demand can support a broader recovery or simply cushion a deeper correction.
Wallets holding between 10 and 10,000 BTC lifted their combined balance from about 4.24 million BTC to 4.27 million BTC in seven days. That means large holders added over 30,000 BTC while Bitcoin moved through a volatile price range.
At current market prices, the additional Bitcoin is worth roughly $2 billion. Traders follow this activity because whale buying can show where larger holders choose to build exposure during uncertain market conditions.
Bitcoin Whales | Source: X
Bitcoin traded just below $65,000 at press time, down more than 2% in the past 24 hours. However, BTC still held a gain of more than 6% over the past week, which kept the short-term recovery alive.
Bitcoin price prediction gave the bullish case a 50% probability for the next 30 days. Under that setup, Bitcoin could rise to a range of $72,000 to $78,000 if demand improves. The base case from the same forecast points to about $74,000. That target would give Bitcoin nearly 12% upside from the current trading area near $64,740.
For that move to develop, Bitcoin needs steady spot ETF demand and continued whale accumulation. ETF flows have changed direction in recent months, so traders still view them as a main driver of BTC momentum.
The forecast assigned a 30% probability to consolidation between $63,000 and $72,000. This path would keep Bitcoin near current levels while the market waits for stronger volume and clearer ETF demand.
The bearish case carries a 20% probability and places Bitcoin between $55,000 and $63,000. That scenario would gain weight if sellers push BTC below its nearby support area.
Crypto Patel also warned that Bitcoin continues to resemble the 2017 and 2021 cycle pattern. His chart showed a possible drop toward $35,000 if the market repeats those earlier post-rally corrections.
BTCUSD 1-Month Chart | Source: X
Whale accumulation gives Bitcoin a stronger short-term support story, but it does not confirm a new rally by itself. BTC crypto still needs buying volume, ETF support, and a hold above key levels.
The $63,000 zone now matters for the near-term Bitcoin price prediction. Holding that area would keep the $72,000 to $78,000 forecast alive. A move above $72,000 would shift attention to the upper forecast range. If Bitcoin price loses that range, traders may shift attention back to $55,000 to $63,000.
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