Exchange Inflows Are Slowing

In early February, as Bitcoin slid toward the $60,000 level, deposits to centralized exchanges surged to approximately 60,000 BTC. Over the past seven days, however, the average has dropped to around 23,000 BTC.

This decline points to a moderation in the intense wave of selling seen earlier in the month. Lower exchange inflows typically translate into reduced immediate sell pressure, as fewer coins are positioned for liquidation. That said, inflows remain elevated compared to previous months, indicating that distribution has not fully subsided. The market may have exited the most aggressive phase of the sell-off, but conditions remain fragile.

Whale Activity Dominates the Flow

Although total inflows have decreased, the composition of those inflows has become more concentrated. The “Exchange Whale Ratio,” which measures the share of the top 10 deposits relative to total exchange inflows, has climbed to 0.64 — its highest level since 2015.

In practical terms, 64% of all Bitcoin sent to exchanges is coming from the largest transfer transactions. This suggests that major holders continue to offload positions. Throughout 2025, analysts have described the market as undergoing a “great redistribution,” with long-term holders transferring substantial amounts of BTC to new participants in multiple waves.

The data implies that while smaller flows are tapering off, whales remain active sellers, maintaining structural pressure on price.

Is Another Leg Down Ahead for Bitcoin?

On-chain indicators also hint that a near-term breakout may be unlikely. Some models place Bitcoin’s potential “ultimate bear market bottom” near $55,000. At the same time, declining USDT inflows to exchanges suggest that available sidelined capital — often referred to as “dry powder” — is diminishing.

Prediction market probabilities further reflect caution. Current pricing implies a 57% chance that Bitcoin falls to $55,000 before rebounding to $84,000.

Overall, while the sharpest phase of selling may have eased, persistent whale distribution suggests that caution remains warranted.

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CME Gap Filled, Price Struggles to Recover

Bitcoin (BTC) touched $107,500 in new November highs before reversing downward, filling the weekend gap in CME Group’s Bitcoin futures at $104,000. According to Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView, this level acted as a key resistance that bulls could not overcome.

Trader Daan Crypto Trades noted on X that CME gaps have remained highly predictable targets for BTC price over the past 4–5 years. Despite this, whale selling prevented a swift recovery.

$240M Whale Sell-Off Affects BTC Price

Analysis from Material Indicators revealed that whales sold around $104,000 for a total of $240 million. Skew highlighted that this triggered renewed short interest. Market participants are now focusing on support levels below $100,000 as the price struggles to recover.

These moves show how short-term volatility can spike despite the predictability of CME gap fills, reminding investors of sudden market swings.

Derivatives Traders Reduce Risk, See Buying Opportunity

CryptoQuant’s “Quicktake” report highlighted an 11% decline in open interest (OI) over the past week, indicating a risk-off approach among derivatives traders. Historically, such deleveraging often precedes price recovery.

Contributor GugaOnChain said this consolidation signals a strong buying opportunity for long-term investors. Short-term volatility may continue, but BTC seems to be stabilizing on a firmer base, potentially paving the way for a subsequent rally.

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