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Perfectly DCA’ing: Bitcoin Whale Quietly Amasses 2,656 BTC in 8-Day Spree

The daily Bitcoin inflows into the wallet is mostly sourced from Binance hot wallets, delivering over 1,900 BTC in the last six days alone.

Written By:
Gopal Solanky

Reviewed By:
Divya Mistry

Last updated: March 18, 2026 6:47 PM
Published March 18, 2026 5:31 PM
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Last updated: March 18, 2026 6:47 PM
Published March 18, 2026 5:31 PM
Perfectly DCA’ing Bitcoin Whale Quietly Amasses 2,656 BTC in 8-Day Spree

Key Highlights

  • A Bitcoin whale has accumulated 2,656 BTC (~$191.43M) since March 10, 2026.
  • The whale’s average entry price is $72,063, showing high conviction even as BTC trades near record highs.
  • Over 1,900 BTC has been pulled from Binance in the last six days alone, moving from exchange “hot wallets” to private cold storage.
  • On-chain data shows 100% accumulation with zero outflows, a classic HODL signal from institutional-sized players.

A large Bitcoin investor, tracked only by the wallet address bc1qf…5cwwk9, has quietly accumulated more than 2,656 BTC over the past eight days in what on-chain analysts describe as aggressive dollar-cost averaging. 

Blockchain intelligence firm Lookonchain reported Wednesday that the anonymous holder purchased another 500.78 Bitcoin (BTC), valued at roughly $37.16 million, directly from Binance in a single transaction. The purchase came at prevailing market levels around $74,200, pushing the wallet’s total spend since March 10 to approximately $191.43 million at an average entry price of $72,063 per coin. 

Whale bc1qfs has been buying $BTC every day since Mar 10, and bought another 500.78 $BTC($37.16M) ~30 minutes ago.

Since Mar 10, he has bought a total of 2,656 $BTC($191.43M) at an average price of $72,063.https://t.co/eaqtA9hwE4https://t.co/ZwV8QZ7eh9 pic.twitter.com/gOTfLItqLU

— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) March 18, 2026

The pattern has been remarkably consistent, with daily inflows mostly sourced from Binance hot wallets, delivering over 1,900 BTC in the last six days alone. Earlier batches included a 217.73 BTC pickup worth about $16 million reported just one day prior. The entity shows no signs of slowing, with transfers arriving almost like clockwork amid choppy trading that has kept spot prices oscillating between roughly $71,000 and $75,000 this month. 

Market sentiment vs. whale conviction

On-chain observers view the behavior as a classic bullish signal. Whales scooping up coins during periods of uncertainty or sideways action have historically preceded stronger rallies, though correlation is never causation. The wallet remains strictly accumulative so far—no outflows to exchanges or other addresses have appeared that would suggest distribution.

At the time of publishing, Bitcoin was trading near $73,100—with a 24 hours trading volume of $37.43 billion—as per data from CoinMarketCap. The broader market sentiment currently remains supported by steady spot ETF inflows and lingering institutional interest, even as retail participation stays muted. 

Whether this particular whale is an early signal of renewed conviction or simply one player deploying capital remains unclear. For now, the quiet buying spree stands out as one of the more notable large-holder moves in March 2026. 

Also read: Bitcoin Rainbow Chart Flashes ‘Fire Sale’: Analysts Eye $150K–$440K Rally

Disclaimer: The information researched and reported by The Crypto Times is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional financial advice. Investing in crypto assets involves significant risk due to market volatility. Always Do Your Own Research (DYOR) and consult with a qualified Financial Advisor before making any investment decisions.

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