Bitcoin trades in a tight range near $105,900 with whales and retail investors showing historic inflow lows amid strong holding sentiment.
Whale and retail BTC inflows remain subdued in 2025 as both groups reduce accumulation despite Bitcoin’s rally past $100,000.
Technicals show Bitcoin forming an ascending triangle with the Ichimoku Cloud as support, pointing to a likely bullish breakout.
Bitcoin is trading within a tightening range, showing signs of potential breakout while investor inflows remain at historic lows. On Binance, BTC/USDT recently rebounded from its ascending trendline support and now hovers just below a critical resistance zone. The digital asset is priced at $105,900.12 after gaining 0.11% over the last 24 hours. Despite strong support levels and positive technical indicators, both whale and retail BTC inflows have dropped sharply. This decline signals a dominant market trend: investors are opting to hold rather than accumulate or distribute.
Source: CryptoQuant
Whale and Retail Inflows Drop as Price Stabilizes
CryptoQuant data reveals that both whale and retail Bitcoin inflows have sharply declined since early 2024. Whale activity, which peaked in early 2023 with inflows exceeding 2,000 BTC, began tapering as prices surged. By 2024, these inflows fell to their lowest point in the recorded period. Retail investor behavior mirrored this trend, dropping from an average of 1,500 BTC to historic lows as Bitcoin climbed past $25,000.
Moreover, both investor segments remain inactive in 2025. This reflects strong conviction in holding, despite Bitcoin reaching new price milestones around $100,000. The 90-day moving average confirms this reduced activity. It smooths out short-term volatility and highlights a long-term shift in investor behavior. Market cycles indicate a recurring six to eight-month pattern between high inflow periods and consolidation.
Technical Indicators Suggest Potential Breakout
From a technical standpoint, Bitcoin continues to form an ascending triangle on the hourly chart. The asset trades just below horizontal resistance at $105,900. It has tested this zone multiple times without a confirmed breakout. Additionally, the Ichimoku Cloud acts as a support, adding weight to the bullish sentiment.
Source: The Crypto Trades
Candlestick patterns show indecision near resistance, with several doji formations indicating market hesitation. Price compression between the support trendline and resistance creates a breakout scenario. Significantly, trading volume surges during breakout attempts, confirming buyer interest at key levels.
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