Bitcoin»Sharks,» defined as those holding between 100 and 1000 BTC, have significantly increased their positions over the past week, adding over 54,000 BTC to their wallets. This indicates a resumption of accumulation among medium-sized holders.
According to Glassnode, over the past seven days Bitcoin- «Sharks» increased their total assets to 3,575 million BTC. This move marks one of the strongest weekly accumulation periods for this group in recent months.
The changing positions of Bitcoin «sharks.» Source: Glassnode
At the moment Bitcoin The stock is trading at $87,180, down 2,6% over the past 24 hours and 4% over the week. Despite the short-term correction, the sharks continued to absorb supply rather than dump it as the price weakened.
Statistically, this group’s sustained accumulation coincided with periods of consolidation or early stages of trend reversals, as «sharks» tend to add to positions earlier than the larger market participants.
Although 2025 was dominated by large institutional flows and activity ETF, the behavior of average asset holders provides additional insight into market sentiment.
This pattern contrasts with the behavior of retail investors, who historically become active during periods of rising prices.
In the current environment, analysts warn that macroeconomic conditions and liquidity dynamics remain key variables in determining the direction of the crypto market.