Bitcoin whales and sharks have locked in $30.9 billion in BTC losses this year, resembling the 2022 bear market, as onchain data points to continued downside risk.
Yashu Gola
Yashu Gola is a staff writer at Cointelegraph and a member of the Cointelegraph team. He is a markets-focused journalist who has covered the cryptocurrency industry since 2014, previously serving as Editor-in-Chief at NewsBTC and contributing to CCN, Yahoo Finance, CoinDesk, and Bitcoinist. He covers crypto news and market analysis for the publication.
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Warren Buffett bought $17B in US T-bills: A bad omen for Bitcoin price? Buffett called the recent US stock market dip “nothing” versus past 50% crashes, signaling more downside for risk assets like Bitcoin in 2026.
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Strategy set to resume buying Bitcoin via STRC: Will BTC price hit $80K? Michael Saylor's Strategy has raised funds to purchase at least 1,111 BTC this week, increasing the odds of sending prices higher in April.
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Is $450B in Bitcoin vulnerable to the quantum threat? Analysts weigh in BTC price will find it difficult to establish a new record high if Bitcoin developers don't take the quantum threats seriously, one analyst says.
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Ethereum price risks falling to $1.2K next, analyst warns Ethereum is flashing a warning of a familiar bull trap that preceded 45% and 48% drops in the past, raising risks of a fresh breakdown.
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Ethereum risks losing No. 2 spot as stablecoins gain ground Polymarket odds of Ether losing its No. 2 crypto ranking in 2026 have surged from 17% to over 59%, as stablecoin growth challenges its position.
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Bittensor's TAO price may plunge 40% within five weeks: Fractal data TAO's price has rallied 160% in over a month, but is printing a familiar golden cross that has preceded massive price corrections in the past.
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Circle stock CRCL hints at 25% rebound as market shuns CLARITY Act fears Bernstein kept its $190 price target for the Circle stock while Bitwise predicted the company's worth will grow 200% to $75 billion by 2030.
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What happens to Bitcoin if US bond yields soar above 5%? Past oil-war shocks lifted inflation and hurt risk appetite, which raises the risk of Bitcoin falling below $50,000 in 2026.
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Bitcoin risks 50% drop as BTC’s positive correlation with US stocks grows Bitcoin’s 20-week rolling correlation with the S&P 500 has turned positive, a signal that has historically preceded major BTC price declines.
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Ethereum may see 25% rally as richest ETH whales return to ‘profitable state’ ETH could approach $2,750 by June and $3,200 by September if a historical whale-profit signal repeats, though past cycles show mixed outcomes.
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What happens to Bitcoin if oil price hits $180 per barrel? A 70% oil spike could nearly double US inflation, slash rate-cut hopes, and deepen downside risks for Bitcoin prices in the coming months.
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XRP signals 20% price rally amid record Korean exchange withdrawals Korean traders are pulling XRP off exchanges at a rapid pace, while whale flows signal accumulation seen ahead of past rallies.
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Bitcoin tests fresh decoupling trade as tech correlation drops to 2018 lows BTC price is vastly outperforming the tech-heavy Nasdaq index amid the US–Iran war, but its risks of crashing toward $51,000 persist.
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Strategy halts Bitcoin buying via STRC: Will BTC price dip again? Strategy often pauses BTC buys when STRC falls below $100, a setup that has previously coincided with 25%–40% Bitcoin declines.
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Do Bitcoin halvings matter? Strategy buys outpace new BTC supply by 700% Strategy bought seven weeks of new Bitcoin supply in one week, boosting the case for a $400,000 BTC price target if this pace continues.
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Bitcoin beats stocks as Strategy’s STRC hints at $776M BTC buying potential BTC faces bull-trap risks due to the formation of a bear flag pattern, with a measured downside target at around $51,000.
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Bitcoin's 'extremely precise' macro signal puts $100K target back in play US and China's yield crossover amid whale buying suggest Bitcoin may be close to a price bottom, setting up for a move toward six figures in the coming months.
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STRC may help Strategy reach 1M Bitcoin milestone before BlackRock STRC’s average daily volume implies buying power for about 1,940 BTC per day, more than four times the amount of new Bitcoin mined.
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Hyperliquid's HYPE price will increase by August, predicts Arthur Hayes HYPE technical setup points to an initial breakout, with growing demand for macro-linked perps adding to the upside case.
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Was Ethereum 'ultrasound money' a mistake? ETH down 65% vs. BTC since pivot Ethereum has failed to remain deflationary since the switch to Proof-of-Stake, as ETH's price has disappointed Ether investors, particularly against Bitcoin.
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Strategy’s STRC stock trading surge: How much Bitcoin can Saylor buy? Strategy may raise $300 million via STRC sales, potentially giving Michael Saylor enough proceeds to continue buying Bitcoin throughout 2026.
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Three Bitcoin signals show $80K is next BTC price target for bulls A symmetrical triangle breakout and an unfilled CME gap are boosting the case that Bitcoin may revisit $80,000 in March.
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Bitcoin price chart ‘death cross’ is back, reviving late-cycle fears BTC price has slid about 35% on average over a month after similar trend line crossovers, keeping downside risk in focus for traders.
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Buying Bitcoin? Hold for at least three years to avoid losses, data says Traders who bought Bitcoin three to five years ago are still up around 90% on average, even after the latest correction.
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Is XRP price setting up for a 20% bounce in March? A convincing bullish reversal setup and hints of easing whale distribution may push the price of XRP up by 20% or more in March.
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Bitcoin traders 'excess loss-realization' may push BTC price below $44K Bitcoin price dropped 25% in 2022 and 50% in 2018 after similar on-chain loss signals, a warning sign for BTC’s next move.
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Ethereum risks going under $1.5K as Vitalik Buterin sells ETH 'faster' The Ethereum co-founder still has over 7,000 ETH left to sell, a supply overhang that could push the ETH price lower in the coming days.
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Bitcoin price may rebound to $85K as CME ‘smart money’ slashes shorts Futures traders slashed bearish Bitcoin bets last month, a shift that preceded a 70% rally in 2025 and a 190% increase in the BTC price in 2023.