Bitcoin’s (BTC) latest rebound from a seven-month low has revived debate over whether the market is nearing a deeper downturn or preparing for a fresh reversal.

With the price hovering around the $87,000 range after a brief dip to $81,000, on-chain data, macro shifts, and ETF flows are painting a picture of both caution and opportunity.

Whales Accumulate as Retail Capitulates

New on-chain figures from Santiment reveal a sharp divergence between large and small Bitcoin holders.

Since November 11, wallets holding at least 100 BTC have surged, adding 91 new large addresses even as prices trended downward. This growing whale accumulation has historically appeared near long-term market bottoms, suggesting that strategic buying occurs during periods of weakness.

Conversely, wallets holdin

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