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BitcoinSistemi 2025-01-15 18:55:07

What Are the Whales Doing Right Now in Cryptocurrencies and What Are Small Investors Doing? The Data is Clear

Cryptocurrency analytics firm Alphractal has shed light on a critical dynamic in the crypto market: the contrasting behavior of whales and retail investors. The firm's latest analysis found that whales, which are large-scale investors, play a key role in shaping price trends, while retail investors provide liquidity but often lag behind in the decision-making process. According to Alphractal, whales on exchanges are increasingly opting for short positions and closing long positions. In contrast, individual traders, defined as those with positions ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, are steadily increasing their long positions. Alphractal notes that this divergence is a key factor in understanding market movements. Related News: Two Key FED Officials Made Statements After Critical Economic Data from the US “Prices tend to align more closely with whales' sentiments, while traders provide the liquidity needed for the market to function,” the company said. Whale Position Sentiment: Based on positions exceeding $1 million across various exchanges, this metric evaluates Long/Short Ratio and Open Positions to measure whale behavior. Leveraged Trader Sentiment: This metric measures positions between $1,000 and $10,000, which represents approximately 79% of mainstream traders in the market. The data shows that small investors often find themselves on the wrong side of the market, reinforcing the importance of avoiding a herd mentality. Understanding whale movements could provide a more accurate lens for market forecasting, Alphractal said. “Monitoring whale behavior could be a more effective strategy for making informed market decisions,” the analysis concluded. *This is not investment advice. Continue Reading: What Are the Whales Doing Right Now in Cryptocurrencies and What Are Small Investors Doing? The Data is Clear

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