On-Chain Concepts Also: large holder

Whale

An individual or entity holding a large enough position to meaningfully influence an asset's price.

In crypto markets, a whale is an entity — individual, fund, or exchange — holding a position large enough to move price when they transact. Whale movements are closely tracked on-chain because large transfers to exchanges can signal intent to sell, while accumulation from exchanges suggests buying. On-chain analytics tools like Nansen and Arkham specialize in labeling whale wallets and tracking their behavior.

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