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Bitcoin Whale Accumulation: 270,000 BTC Acquired at $59,000; 371,000 BTC Added by Long-Term Holders in 30 Days

BitcoinJul 18, 2026

On-chain data showed whale addresses accumulated 270,000 Bitcoin at approximately $59,000 during a period of retail panic selling, described as the largest on-chain whale accumulation spike on record. Long-term Bitcoin holders separately added 371,000 BTC over the trailing 30 days. A separate whale added 1,001 BTC in a further accumulation event, having previously purchased over $290 million in Bitcoin via OTC trades.

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Long-term Bitcoin holders accumulated 371,000 BTC in last 30 days

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