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Bitcoin faces pressure as whales and long-term holders sell, while altcoins like XRP challenge its dominance

Heavy selling from whales and long-term holders is pushing Bitcoin toward $100K, while XRP shows signs of outperforming. Quantum fears resurface, though experts dismiss them as premature.

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Old Bitcoin wallets and quantum theft rumors

Whales dump 115,000 BTC in biggest sell-off since 2022

XRP challenges Bitcoin’s lead this cycle

Long-term holders dump 241,000 BTC, risk of $95K ahead

Old Bitcoin wallets and quantum theft rumors

Former Wall Street trader claims quantum computing is being used to steal Bitcoin from old wallets. Experts push back hard.

  • Josh Mandell says a “large player” is draining old wallets with quantum tools

  • Experts say quantum computers lack the millions of qubits needed to break Bitcoin today

  • Some analysts warn quantum computing could become a threat within 20 years

“There is literally no chance this is currently happening.” – Harry Beckwith, Hot Pixel Group

Whales dump 115,000 BTC in biggest sell-off since 2022

Large holders offloaded $12.7 billion worth of Bitcoin in 30 days, signaling caution.

  • Whale reserves dropped by 114,920 BTC, the largest sell-off since July 2022

  • Prices dipped below $108,000 before stabilizing near $110,000–111,000

  • Institutional buyers partially offset whale selling, helping keep price support intact

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“Traders should monitor whether institutional dip-buying outweighs whale-driven pressure.”

Nick Ruck, LVRG Research

XRP challenges Bitcoin’s lead this cycle

XRP is up 300% against Bitcoin since Trump’s reelection, with technical patterns hinting at more gains.

  • XRP/BTC formed an inverse head-and-shoulders pattern, signaling 100% upside potential

  • A “golden cross” on weekly charts reinforces bullish momentum

  • Breaking resistance near 3,570 satoshi could open the way to 9,000 satoshi

“We are looking to see if we can build enough momentum for us to break out here.”

Cryptoinsighttuk

Long-term holders dump 241,000 BTC, risk of $95K ahead

Investors holding coins for six months or more sold $26 billion worth of Bitcoin in August.

  • LTHs offloaded 241,000 BTC, one of the largest drawdowns since early 2025

  • Treasury company buying slowed sharply, adding only 3,700 BTC in August

  • Price charts show a bear flag with targets near $95,500

“Smaller, cautious transactions show institutional demand is weakening.” CryptoQuant

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This article is not financial advice. Market conditions can change rapidly, and past performance does not guarantee future results