2026-01-18 07:27:19

On Sunday morning, Bitcoin continued to come under pressure, with the price dropping to 94,999 USDT, erasing this week's gains. This decline coincided with a sharp drop in US stocks and a collective weakening of precious metals, with short-term selling pressure clearly increasing. Over the past 24 hours, the price has fallen by 0.49%. Trading volume remains stable, but sell orders are gradually increasing.

The most notable market event is a move by a whale who has been active for 12 years—this large holder with 5,000 BTC sold 500 BTC at once, worth approximately $47.5 million. Once the news broke, on-chain alerts immediately triggered. Short-term trading volume surged by 10%, and volatility spiked to 25%. However, market analysis suggests this is more of a profit-taking move in line with the trend rather than panic selling, and the overall holdings structure remains robust.

Market outlooks vary. According to CoinCodex forecasts, if Bitcoin can reach 104,805 USDT today, it would imply an 11.96% upside. But the immediate support level is firmly at 90,000 USDT, with downside protection clearly established.

Meanwhile, predictions about XRP by the end of the year are circulating—some claim that holding 5,000 XRP could be equivalent to 1 BTC by year’s end. On the other hand, Vitalik Buterin is optimistic about Ethereum’s performance in 2026, believing there will be a rebound opportunity. Overall, market sentiment remains neutral to cautious, with focus gradually shifting to the follow-up developments of the US state Bitcoin reserve proposal.

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fren.eth

· 22h ago

Ancient Whale drops 500 BTC, such a move... really doesn't see itself as an outsider 94999, does it feel like it's about to break? Support levels have been thoroughly studied Can 5000 XRP match 1 BTC? Ha, I choose to believe Vitalik, at least he's still building It's another case of taking profits in line with the trend, just listen, who can be sure of the next step? A sharp decline in US stocks + Ancient Whale selling off, this double kill combo is quite fierce

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IronHeadMiner

· 01-18 07:57

Old Whale made a move, directly throwing out $47.5 million. This kind of move is no joke, but taking profits is also human nature... --- Dropped below 95 again. Can't even fish around during the weekend. This rally with the US stock market is really something. --- Wait, can 5000 XRP be compared to 1 BTC? Are you joking or do you really believe that? I don't quite understand. --- 0.49% in 24 hours. Honestly, the volatility isn't that big. The key is whether 90,000 can hold. --- Old Whale's sell orders are less about dumping and more about preparing for the New Year. Smart money is just smart money. --- Support level set at 90K. But what if it really breaks? Can someone give a bottom line? --- Vitalik is optimistic about Ethereum again. It's always like this. Where are the rebound opportunities, everyone? --- Market sentiment is cautious, which is good. At least no one is FOMOing wildly. Living like this is the most comfortable. --- Half a year ago, a month ago, and still comparing. I'm a bit tired of the XRP story. --- If the US state reserve proposal really goes through, BTC will be interesting.

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DeFiChef

· 01-18 07:57

Old Whale's move is either dumping or just getting tired, it's been 12 years, it's about time to make a move. 5000 XRP to match one BTC? Wake up, brother, that's just wishful thinking. 90,000 is the red line; if it's broken, we will really panic.

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PonziDetector

· 01-18 07:54

Ancient whale dumps 47.5 million, things are getting interesting. Is it another exit scam? 5000 XRP for 1 BTC? Haha, wake up, brother. The 90,000 support level is being firmly defended. If it breaks, it's game over. It's either profit-taking or a stable structure, just making up stories. State Bitcoin reserves? Better to watch what this ancient whale does next.

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GasFeeCrier

· 01-18 07:52

Ancient whale moves 500 BTC? How bored must they be haha Old whales are all cutting leeks, while retail investors are still holding the 90k line 5000 XRP equals 1 BTC? That’s too outrageous to believe It's both US stocks and precious metals, feels like the entire market is falling together The support level is indeed stable, but this psychological game is really tough Pumping while rising, who the heck knows what’s next That target of 104805, I bet five bucks it won’t break today Whale profit-taking is normal, just worried about triggering a herd effect Ethereum rebound in 2026? Let’s see if we survive this weekend first Volatility spikes to 25%, this pace is quite exciting

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