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whale watching
What does whale watching mean?
Monitoring large wallets and transactions to guess where the market may head, using on-chain data or alert services to follow what whales are buying or selling.
"A bit of whale watching showed accumulation before the breakout."
Origin
Crypto analytics practice enabled by transparent on-chain data and 'whale alert' tools.
Frequently asked questions
What is whale watching in crypto?
It's the practice of tracking large wallets and their on-chain transactions to anticipate market moves based on what big holders are buying or selling.
How do you watch crypto whales?
People use block explorers, on-chain analytics dashboards, and 'whale alert' bots that flag unusually large transfers between wallets and exchanges.
Why do traders watch whales?
Because a single whale's buying or selling can move a market, so spotting their accumulation or distribution early can hint at where the price is headed.
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