Massive weekend Bitcoin orders signal institutional shifts as retail activity stays quiet, hinting at rising market volatility ahead.
Quinten forecasts a 2026 cycle top, dismissing 2025 predictions, based on historical altseason timing and market psychology patterns.
Despite strong market depth and positive funding, institutional trades dominate, suggesting big players are preparing for major moves.
A sudden surge in institutional Bitcoin activity is shaking the crypto market ahead of Sunday trading. Large-scale transactions are appearing at a time when weekends are usually quiet, according to analyst Skew.
At the same time, crypto expert Quinten warns against expecting a market top in 2025. His analysis draws from historical patterns and the psychology of retail investors. Together, these developments point to an unpredictable and high-stakes phase for the crypto space.
As per Skews’s chart, price of Bitcoin fluctuated slightly between $112,800 and $113,400, but it stayed around $113,000. But the charts showed huge trades—two notable orders were a bid of $112 million and a buy order of 1,000 Bitcoin, which was worth more than $113 million.
Source: Skew
This kind of volume signals large entities reducing risk or preparing for upcoming volatility. Skew believes a desk provided enough liquidity to offload these positions without shocking the market. Consequently, the timing and size raise eyebrows, especially as weekends are known for wider spreads and low liquidity.
Quinten Disputes 2025 Top Narrative
Besides, Quinten rejects the idea that Bitcoin’s market top will happen in Q4 2025. He argues the cycle timing doesn’t support it. According to him, previous bull markets saw full-blown altseasons start in Q1, followed by 9–12 months of retail growth.
Currently, ETH/BTC is only beginning to show reversal signs. This means the retail phase has not even begun. Hence, he predicts a cycle top around Q2 or Q3 of 2026 if the pattern continues.
Moreover, he dismisses reliance on simple 4-year cycles without deeper understanding. He points out the market psychology behind altcoin rallies and how they unfold over time. Only a black swan event or complete absence of altseason could accelerate this timeline.
Institutions Take Control as Retail Waits
Additionally, the funding rate for Bitcoin remains slightly positive, favoring long positions. Market depth is also solid, with both buy and sell sides showing strength. However, the scale of current institutional orders outweighs typical retail moves.
Hence, the data points to a critical stage in the cycle. Big players are shifting, and historical timing does not support a 2025 top. This mix sets the tone for a volatile and decisive period in the crypto markets.
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