BitcoinAug 18, 2026· 0 views

Bitcoin Price Stalls as Whales Offload $154M in BTC

Bitcoin struggles to break past $65,000 as steady whale selling keeps the market trapped in a tight trading range.

Bitcoin Price Stalls as Whales Offload $154M in BTC
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$64,231
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24h Volume$21.39B
7d Change+0.29%
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Bitcoin is currently trading near $63,500, showing a minor decline of 0.6 percent over the last day. The asset remains stuck within a narrow range between $62,000 and $66,000, failing to move past the firm resistance at $65,000. Market participants are watching this area closely, as it has repeatedly capped recent recovery attempts.

Selling pressure from large holders is adding to the market frustration. Data shows a wallet tied to Paxos recently sold 800 BTC through Wintermute, bringing its total sales to 2,500 BTC over the past two months. This distribution phase, totaling roughly $154 million, is weighing on buyer sentiment and contributing to low market volatility.

Analysts suggest the focus should be on the $62,000 to $62,500 support zone. If Bitcoin fails to hold this level, prices could slip toward the $60,500 to $61,000 range. Thinning spot volume and uncertainty ahead of upcoming economic reports mean traders are holding back, leaving the market in a wait and see pattern.

For bulls to regain control, Bitcoin needs a clean break above $65,000. Until that happens, the market is likely to remain choppy as supply gets absorbed. Traders should keep a close eye on these range edges to identify the next major price move.

▚ Live Data & References
Price
$64,231
Mkt Cap
$1.29T
24h Vol
$21.39B
24h
+1.44%

Prices update live from CoinMarketCap. Market data, not financial advice.

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