Institutional Investors and Whales

ForkLog 31 26.03.2025

Hyperliquid Delists Contract Amid Price Manipulation Concerns

Hyperliquid has removed perpetual futures for the JELLYJELLY token following a decision by validators due to “suspicious market activity.” After evidence of suspicious market activity, the validator set convened and voted to delist JELLY perps. All users apart from flagged addresses will be made whole from the Hyper Foundation. This will be done automatically in […]

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ForkLog 69 18.03.2025

Hyperliquid opens the door to a crowd-led whale hunt, says 10x Research

Hyperliquid’s transparency has made a “people’s hunt” for leveraged whales—aimed at forcing liquidations—possible, 10x Research noted. HYPE Reloaded: Is the Dip a New Entry Point? ?1-14) March has historically been a turning point for asset prices, and last year was no exception. While consensus remained bullish, we turned cautious in March 2024, correctly anticipating the […]

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ForkLog 14 11.03.2025

Deutsche Börse’s Clearstream to Offer Bitcoin and Ethereum Custody Services

Clearstream, the post-trading division of Deutsche Börse, is set to offer institutional clients cryptocurrency settlement and custody services starting next month, according to Bloomberg. The company will begin with Bitcoin and Ethereum, leveraging the capabilities of its subsidiary Crypto Finance. Clearstream plans to later expand support to other cryptocurrencies and offer staking, lending, and brokerage […]

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ForkLog 23 24.02.2025

Report: Institutional Demand for Bitcoin Overstated

Spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US have attracted a net $38.6 billion since their launch, but only $17.5 billion (44%) represent actual long position purchases, according to 10x Research. #Bitcoin & @MicroStrategy: The New Favorite Assets for Hedge Funds@BlackRock IBIT, MicroStrategy — what we know … ?1-21) Although Bitcoin ETFs have attracted $38.6 billion in […]

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ForkLog 19 20.02.2025

Institutional Investors Pour $38.7 Billion into Bitcoin ETFs in Q4

Institutional investors directed $38.7 billion into BTC-ETFs from October to December (compared to $12.4 billion in the third quarter). Strategy has about 1,400 institutions holding shares worth ~$34 billion. Institutional investors directed $38.7 billion into spot Bitcoin ETFs from October to December—3.1 times more than the previous quarter’s $12.4 billion.

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ForkLog 26 11.02.2025

Experts Attribute Ethereum’s Weakness to Hedge Funds’ Short Positions

Ethereum has lagged behind Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies, remaining within a range of $2500 to $4000 over the past year. The Kobeissi Letter attributes this to hedge funds increasing their short positions. What is happening with Ethereum? Short positioning in Ethereum is now up +40% in ONE WEEK and +500% since November 2024. Never […]

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ForkLog 38 03.02.2025

Ethereum Whales Accumulate and Short Amid Market Correction

On February 3, amid a significant correction in the cryptocurrency market, several major Ethereum holders invested additional millions into the asset, while others took short positions with leverage. Analysts at Lookonchain noted this activity. The whale known as “7 Siblings” spent $111.72 million to purchase 45,047 ETH at an average price of $2,480. After the […]

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ForkLog 17 31.01.2025

Standard Chartered Predicts Bitcoin Surge by February-March

In the next two months, digital gold is expected to rise to $112,000–130,000 due to accelerated institutional inflows and a shift in sentiment towards risk acceptance. This is according to a review by Standard Chartered, reports The Block. In the coming days and weeks, Bitcoin is set to test its ATH at $109,000. According to […]

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ForkLog 14 27.01.2025

Rise in ‘New’ Bitcoin Whales Observed by Analysts

The proportion of investors holding at least 1,000 BTC, who acquired their coins within the last 155 days, has increased from 43% to 60%, according to CryptoQuant. This metric is calculated relative to realised capitalisation. The increase reflects the emergence of large players amid optimistic sentiment. Data: CryptoQuant. Unlike ‘old’ whales, who adhere to long-term […]

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ForkLog 41 25.01.2025

CryptoQuant: Bitcoin’s Rise Attributed to Major Investors

CryptoQuant analysts have determined that since the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States, Bitcoin has been supported by major investors.

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ForkLog 41 14.01.2025

Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy’s largest bank, buys 11 BTC

On January 13, Intesa Sanpaolo bought 11 BTC for about €1m. The deal was the Italian lender’s first direct cryptocurrency transaction, reports Wired Italia. News of the purchase by the country’s largest bank emerged from leaked internal staff correspondence. According to journalists’ findings, Intesa Sanpaolo executed the trade at a bitcoin price in the €89,000–91,000 […]

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ForkLog 21 26.12.2024

OTC Platforms Report Surging Trading Volumes Amid US Elections and Bitcoin Records

The results of the US elections and new Bitcoin records have led to a surge in turnover on OTC platforms. This was reported by Tim Ogilvie, head of Kraken’s institutional department, to The Block. According to the top manager, the relevant indicator of the cryptocurrency exchange has increased by 220% compared to last year. Other […]

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