Bitcoin whale exits 1,105 BTC for $69.43 million after seven months, realizing $26.9 million loss

The holder accumulated the Bitcoin from Binance and OKX at an average price of about $87,200 between last November and this February, then sent the full position back to Binance in what may have been a stop-loss exit.

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Summary

A Bitcoin whale transferred all 1,105 BTC it had held for about seven months to Binance, with the position worth about $69.43 million at current prices and implying a roughly $26.9 million loss. On-chain records cited by Ember show the holder withdrew the Bitcoin from Binance and OKX between last November and this February at an average price of about $87,200 before returning the full amount to Binance. The move suggests a complete exit by a large holder and may represent a stop-loss sale, underscoring how whale transfers back to exchanges can signal potential selling activity and realized losses.

Terms & Concepts
  • Bitcoin whale: A holder with a very large BTC position.
  • On-chain records: Blockchain transaction data used to trace wallet movements and asset flows.
  • Stop-loss exit: A sale made to limit losses after an asset falls below a chosen level.