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What Are Whale Alerts?

In cryptocurrency, a "whale" is an entity that holds a large enough position to influence market prices. Whale alerts notify you when these large holders move significant amounts of crypto — often millions of dollars in a single transaction.

These movements are publicly visible on the blockchain and can provide early signals about upcoming price action.

Why Whale Alerts Matter for Traders

Exchange Inflows

Large deposits to exchanges often signal upcoming selling pressure. Whales move coins to exchanges when they intend to sell.

Exchange Outflows

Large withdrawals from exchanges typically indicate long-term holding. Coins moved to cold storage are bullish signals.

Wallet-to-Wallet

Large transfers between unknown wallets may signal OTC deals, institutional movements, or accumulation phases.

Smart Money

Following what large, historically profitable wallets are doing gives insight into what informed investors expect.

How to Use Whale Alerts Effectively

  • Combine with price action — A whale deposit to an exchange during a rally could signal a local top
  • Watch for clusters — Multiple whale transactions in a short period are more significant than isolated ones
  • Check the destination — Exchange deposits vs. cold storage vs. DeFi protocols tell different stories
  • Cross-reference with liquidation data — Large whale moves near liquidation clusters can trigger cascading effects
  • Monitor alongside market sentiment — Whale behavior during extreme fear or greed phases is particularly meaningful

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