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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.
What we will talk about today...
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

Former Wall Street trader claims quantum computing is being used to steal Bitcoin from old wallets. Experts push back hard.
@menlobear Quantum is already online and its being used by a large player to "acquire" coins from dormant, seemingly deceased, wallets. The large player has figured out how to acquire large amounts of coin without using the market this way. The only problem is on-chain tracking.
— Josh Man (@JoshMandell6)
8:40 PM • Sep 7, 2025
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.
A year ago today, the #btc 1 year moving average sat at 52K. It now sits at 94k. Next month, it will be through 100k.😎
— dave the wave🌊🌓 (@davthewave)
3:42 AM • Sep 7, 2025
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 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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