Bitcoin whales decreased by over 34,000 in a week... Ethereum also declined

Bitcoin whale wallets shed more than 34,000 BTC over the past week, a decline worth roughly $2.6 billion, as the token fell from about $79,000 to below $73,000, according to analysis by Ali Martinez cited by BlockBeats. The drop reflects changes in large holders' balances rather than confirmed exchange sales, so it signals distribution among big wallets without proving direct selling pressure. Ethereum whales also reduced holdings over the same period, suggesting caution spread across major crypto assets. Traders will watch whether whale balances stabilize near current price levels or extend the drawdown, and whether the trend spreads to smaller holders.