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Cryptocurrency whales transferring Bitcoin to exchanges may indicate a potential intention to sell, but it is also necessary to consider the market environment, the historical behavior of the whales, and other factors for comprehensive judgment; it cannot be attributed solely to one cause.

1️⃣ The most critical potential signal: preparation to sell
This is the most direct and common interpretation. Whales transfer Bitcoin from personal wallets (which are usually safer and used for long-term holding) to exchanges primarily to sell in the secondary market.
If the transfer volume is large (such as thousands of Bitcoins) and concentrated within a short period, it may raise market concerns about "increased selling pressure," leading to short-term price pressure on Bitcoin.
Some whales may lower market attention through methods such as "split transfers" or "timed transfers" to avoid triggering panic selling; this behavior requires vigilance regarding their potential unloading plans.

2️⃣ Other possible non-selling intentions
In addition to selling, there are also some special scenarios that need to be excluded based on specific information:
Asset transfer or management: Whales may transfer Bitcoin to the corresponding platform due to changing exchanges, merging accounts, or entrusting institutions for asset management (such as quantitative trading or staking), rather than for direct selling.
Participation in platform activities: Some exchanges may launch Bitcoin-related derivatives trading, staking mining, Launchpad, and other activities; whales may transfer assets to participate in these activities to gain additional profits.
Preparation for over-the-counter trading: If whales plan to conduct large over-the-counter trades (such as trading with institutional buyers), they may first transfer Bitcoin to an exchange custody account to complete subsequent delivery processes; this situation has a relatively small direct impact on the secondary market.
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