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Whale

Someone who holds a large amount of cryptocurrency, enough to move markets with their trades.

Definition

Someone who holds a large amount of cryptocurrency, enough to move markets with their trades. Whale wallets are tracked by on-chain analysts for clues about market direction. When whales accumulate, it's often bullish.

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