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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLarge Bitcoin wallets have reached a six-month high, even as smaller holders retreated.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Another push above $65,000 failed to hold on Tuesday, sending Bitcoin back below $64,000. The crypto asset was down more than 1.6% over the past day.<\/p>\n
Against this backdrop, large BTC wallets are back at levels not seen in months. Meanwhile, smaller holders are steadily losing ground.<\/p>\n
Bitcoin\u2019s elite wallet count has returned to a six-month high. There are now 90 wallets holding at least 10,000 BTC. According to the latest data shared by Santiment, the number has risen by 6 wallets over the past 8 weeks, a 7% increase. At the same time, holdings among micro wallets have been falling<\/a> in August. The analytics firm attributed this decline to retail FUD following the Coldcard hacks and delays surrounding the CLARITY Act.<\/p>\n Santiment explained<\/a> that the supply is moving toward stronger hands ahead of the next major market fluctuation. This shift usually raises the likelihood that the next major fluctuation will be bullish.<\/p>\n Bitcoin\u2019s next move could now depend on whether it can clear $65,400. Doctor Profit recently said<\/a> that the level remains important after several failed attempts to break above it. A move past it alone would not confirm a breakout; the analyst is looking for several weekly closes above the level instead.<\/p>\n If the crypto asset manages that, the next major resistance areas sit around $77,000 to $78,000 and $83,000.<\/p>\n A rejection, however, could put $61,500 back in focus, followed by $54,000. The analyst also flagged a change in market sentiment, as stablecoin holders are now showing more fear of missing out as BTC pushes higher.<\/p>\n Institutional interest cooled on Monday as US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $144.67 million in net outflows. It was the first negative session for the funds in August, which ended a five-day winning streak.<\/p>\n BlackRock\u2019s IBIT was the biggest loser, shedding $53.5 million. Grayscale\u2019s GBTC followed with more than $52 million, while Fidelity\u2019s ETF lost over $40 million.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, the world\u2019s largest corporate Bitcoin holder continued<\/a> to sell part of its holdings. The company offloaded another 1,690 BTC for $108.6 million and used the money to buy back 1.15 million STRC preferred shares. It also sold 6.59 million MSTR shares and raised a little over $653 million. That pushed its USD reserve above $4.6 billion.<\/p>\n Its holdings have now fallen to 840,447 BTC, which were acquired for $63.36 billion at an average price of $75,385.<\/p>\nYou may also like:<\/h3>\n
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