What Are Whales Buying This Week?

BTC: The Whale’s Anchor

Bitcoin (BTC) remains the top pick for deep-pocketed investors. Despite recent volatility, it’s holding firm near $79,000, and whale activity is on the rise. Data from Unusual Whales highlights a 20% surge in large BTC purchases over the last week, with around 25,000 BTC accumulating in whale wallets.

• This trend suggests confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term potential, even amid market turbulence.

President Trump’s pro-crypto policies, including talks of a U.S. Bitcoin reserve, may be further driving this enthusiasm. If the momentum continues, Bitcoin could soon challenge the $85,000 mark, though a pullback to $75,000 remains a possibility if profit-taking kicks in.

XRP: The Regulatory Wildcard

XRP has re-entered the spotlight among large-scale investors, with over 350 million tokens – valued at $900+ million – accumulated last week.

• Currently trading at $2.20, XRP sits at a key demand level, attracting increased buying interest.

Renewed optimism follows the SEC’s decision to drop multiple crypto lawsuits, though its case against Ripple Labs remains unresolved. Whales holding between 100 million and 1 billion XRP are leading this accumulation, anticipating potential regulatory clarity under the Trump administration.

A breakout above $3 remains possible if favorable policies emerge, while setbacks could see XRP retreat below $2.

AAVE: The DeFi Dynamo

AAVE continues to attract significant interest from large-scale investors, with Santiment data revealing that wallets holding between 10,000 and 100,000 AAVE tokens accumulated an additional 50,000 last week.

• This increased their collective holdings to 3.98 million tokens.

Despite starting the week below $180, AAVE quickly rebounded past $200, underscoring whale confidence in its lending and borrowing capabilities. While market conditions remain volatile—partly influenced by shifts in U.S. trade policy – AAVE’s expanding role in decentralized finance (DeFi) and its perceived undervaluation continue to drive accumulation.

ADA: Made in USA Coin

This coin is drawing serious whale attention this week, trading at around $0.93 after an 80% surge tied to its inclusion in Trump’s Crypto Strategic Reserve. On-chain data shows a spike in whale activity – on March 4, Santiment recorded 1,132 transactions over $100,000, the highest in three months, with 2,671 unique large transactions.

• Whales scooped up 420 million ADA recently, tightening supply and fueling scarcity.

This accumulation aligns with ADA briefly hitting $1.13 earlier this month, a level that sparked major buying. Whales see ADA as a smart bet—strong fundamentals, a $0.86 support level, and a shot at breaking $1 again soon, especially with the market buzz around the White House Crypto Summit.

BNB: The Exchange Beast

BNB’s flexing its muscles, and whales are taking notice. Hovering around $565 this week, it’s a far cry from its $0.10 start—a 566,900% glow-up. Whales are drawn to its role in the Binance ecosystem, with its fast, cheap BNB Chain stealing Ethereum’s thunder.

Large holders are quietly adding more, shrugging off regulatory noise in places like the UK. For whales, BNB’s a steady ship with room to grow.

Parting Shot

Whales are making bold plays, stacking Bitcoin, XRP, AAVE, ADA, and BNB as key market movers. Their accumulation points to growing confidence, fueled by regulatory shifts and Trump’s crypto-friendly stance. Bitcoin eyes $85K, ADA rides political momentum, and AAVE’s DeFi traction keeps it in favor.

• While whale buys often signal strong conviction, volatility remains ever-present.

Profit-taking, legal battles, and macroeconomic shifts could shake up the landscape. Retail investors should track these trends closely—whale movements hint at opportunity, but the crypto market always keeps players on their toes.