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CryptoQuant: New Bitcoin Whales Now Hold 33% of Whale Realized Cap

  • —New whales' realized cap is $78.61 billion; old whales hold $159.15 billion
  • —New whales' share rose from 18% earlier in 2026 to 33.06%
  • —New whales' average cost basis is around $77,000
  • —BTC trades at $81,615, holding $81,000 support with a $89,000 target
Why it matters: Fresh institutional and ETF capital from large holders is underpinning BTC near $81,000 and limiting downside risk below $80,000.
Source: ZyCrypto