Whale Deposits to Binance Decline by 42.5% as Bitcoin Holds Steady

TLDR

• Whale deposits to Binance dropped by 42.5% in January compared to December 2025.
• In January, whales transferred a total of 15,800 BTC to Binance, signaling a slowdown in activity.
• The decrease in whale deposits suggests a more cautious and wait-and-see strategy in the market.
• The average deposit size on Binance has increased, with mean deposits now exceeding 20 BTC.
• Bitcoin’s price recovery to over $95,000 has not triggered a rush to sell among whales.

Whale deposits to Binance have decreased in January after a more active December. At the start of 2026, approximately 15,800 BTC were transferred to the exchange, a clear slowdown from December’s total of 37,133 BTC. This marks a 42.5% reduction in deposit rates, signaling a more cautious approach among large holders of Bitcoin.

Whale Activity Shows a Slower Pace in 2026

Since the beginning of the year, whale activity on Binance has slowed down considerably. In January, transfers amounted to just 15,800 BTC, a sharp contrast to the larger transfers seen in December. “The change in pace may suggest that whales are adopting a wait-and-see strategy,” said market analysts. The whale’s move to reduce deposit rates could signal uncertainty or caution in the market.

The slowdown in transfers has shifted market dynamics. Binance data shows that the average deposit size has increased, with mean deposits now exceeding 20 BTC. Whale inflows continue to dominate, but with fewer large transfers, this could indicate a more cautious outlook on the market.

Retail Sentiment Remains Bearish as Bitcoin Recovers

The reduction in whale deposits coincides with the ongoing volatility of Bitcoin. Since reaching a high of $126,000 in October, Bitcoin has experienced a downturn, hovering around $95,449.56. Despite the dip, the price has shown some recovery, with predictions for Bitcoin to reclaim the $100,000 mark soon. However, the price recovery has not prompted a rush to sell by whales, which could signal more stability.

Retail investors, however, continue to show bearish sentiment, contributing less to overall inflows compared to whales. As whale transfers decrease, this might indicate a temporary market-neutral stance. Analysts are still watching the market closely for any signs that would suggest an upcoming price surge or further decline.

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