Over 7,000 BTC Moved to Binance as Whales Liquidate Holdings

August 2025 begins under an electric atmosphere: bitcoin is going through a hellish decline. The main reason? A massive influx of BTC towards exchanges, fueled by collective panic among holders. Transfers to Binance now exceed 7,000 BTC per day. Small investors are selling at a loss, while whales are amplifying the pressure. This cocktail accentuates the price drop below $115,000, weakening the crypto sentiment. Worry spreads, domino effect guaranteed.

Public panic: the small hands sell their bitcoins at a loss

On August 1st, short-term holders (STHs) transferred more than 40,000 BTC at a loss, the highest volume since mid-July. At the same time, net daily inflow amounts to 16,417 BTC, according to CryptoQuant. This shift causes bitcoin’s price to drop below $112,000, reigniting fear among individual holders. This dynamic reflects a real loss of confidence.

The story is echoed on crypto forums: many talk about collective capitulation. This frantic selling moment confirms a bearish sentiment. STHs, often non-institutional, give up, while the triggered momentum further drops BTC. 

In summary: the crowd sells, the market yields. This kind of panic remains rare but has heavy consequences.

Whales and institutions: major holders sound the alarm

The Exchange Whale Ratio exceeds 0.70, which means most deposits come from whales. Massive transfers are no longer the work of individual investors but large holders liquidating positions. This reinforces the downward trend. 

Skew, an influential analyst, summarizes the situation well: “This significant weekend volume indicates a major player had to liquidate before Sunday”.

Meanwhile, US Bitcoin ETFs record a record withdrawal of $812 million in one day. Result: the alignment of whales’ and institutions’ behaviors creates an explosive cocktail. This shows it is no longer individual investors triggering the drop but major players redirecting their portfolios, deeply shaking the crypto market.

Rebound or major revision? The inflow index to follow

Darkfost’s analysis signals a real turning point:

Daily inflows have increased from around 5 300 BTC to 7 000 BTC today, marking a consistent uptick over the past month.

To watch:

• Daily flows: 5,300 → 7,000 BTC since early July;
• Deposits at a loss: over 40,000 BTC in 24 hours;
• Net inflow on August 1st: 16,417 BTC;
• US ETF: withdrawals of $812M;
• Exchange Whale Ratio: > 0.70

This dashboard may announce two scenarios: a temporary repositioning, or a lasting BTC collapse. If the small holders’ capitulation is clear, the exit of major holders increases volatility. The coming days will be decisive to understand if bitcoin is back for a rebound or a prolonged plunge.

Ultimately, bitcoin drops below $115,000 due to combined selling by small holders and disengagement by major institutions. Added to this are global trade tensions, which play a significant role in undermining market confidence. BTC remains a fragile asset in an uncertain global context.