Crypto Whales Withdraw Over $117 Million from Binance and New Wallets

Crypto Whales Withdraw Over $117 Million from Binance and New Wallets

Recent whale transactions show continued movement of large Bitcoin holdings, including a $15.8 million withdrawal after three years of inactivity, amid broader liquidity and regulatory discussions.

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Fact Check
The assessment is primarily based on a single, high-authority primary source. A data feed from the reputable on-chain analytics firm Lookonchain directly confirms a net outflow of 1,298.79 BTC from the Binance exchange. This evidence strongly supports the core of the statement: a massive withdrawal has occurred from Binance.The statement's specific claim of "more than $117 million" is a USD valuation of this BTC withdrawal. For 1,298.79 BTC to be worth more than $117 million, the price of Bitcoin would need to be above approximately $90,084. While this specific price is not mentioned or confirmed in the provided sources, it is a plausible price for Bitcoin, and no conflicting price data is offered.Supporting evidence, though minor, comes from another source reporting a smaller whale withdrawal of $3.34M in LINK from Binance, which establishes that this type of activity is occurring. Sources that describe large deposits into Binance do not directly contradict the claim, as both withdrawals and deposits can occur concurrently. Other sources discussing ETF outflows or cumulative CEX data are either irrelevant or not specific enough to challenge the primary evidence. Given the direct, primary evidence of the specific BTC withdrawal from a highly credible source, it is highly probable that the statement is accurately reporting the dollar value of that event. The small degree of uncertainty stems from the unconfirmed BTC/USD exchange rate.
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Summary

A whale address identified as 3JFgQr withdrew 181 BTC, valued at approximately $15.8 million, from Binance on December 26 after three years of inactivity. This adds to earlier large-scale withdrawals, including $84.39 million and $16.92 million by other whales and new wallet addresses. These events occur alongside market commentary emphasizing liquidity, Coinbase’s optimistic forecast for the first half of 2026, and Japan’s consideration of a separate cryptocurrency tax framework beginning in 2028.

Terms & Concepts
  • Crypto Whale: An individual or entity holding substantial amounts of cryptocurrency, capable of influencing market movements through large transactions.
  • Liquidity: The ease with which an asset can be quickly bought or sold without significantly affecting its price.
  • Separate Crypto Tax: A distinct taxation system applied exclusively to cryptocurrency-related transactions, potentially differing from standard capital gains tax.