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<ul> 
 <li aria-level="1">MVRV ratio shows Bitcoin undervalued, suggesting current prices might offer strategic buying opportunities for savvy investors.</li> 
 <li aria-level="1">Whale activity could stabilize or boost Bitcoin prices, countering recent market downturn pressures as accumulation continues.</li> 
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Recent Bitcoin market activity has revealed different responses among traders and large holders, known as “whales.” As Bitcoin’s price dropped below $60,000—a level previously seen as stable—many traders reacted by selling off their assets to limit losses. However, Bitcoin whales acted differently, accumulating over $1.7 billion worth of BTC, according to data from IntoTheBlock. 
This pattern of accumulation indicates that large-scale investors are moving their Bitcoin from exchanges to private wallets. Such movements usually suggest long-term holding intentions rather than preparing for immediate sale. The recent net outflows from exchanges are the highest in over a year, reflecting a shift of BTC away from the trading platforms. 
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For the <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/investment-alert-morgan-stanley-opens-pandoras-box-with-bitcoin-etf/">broader market</a>, this whale activity might stabilize prices or lead to a potential rebound. The accumulation by these large investors shows that they see the current lower prices as a strategic buying opportunity. If this trend continues, it could counter the recent downward pressures in the market. 
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Data from Glassnode supports this trend, showing a decrease in the Bitcoin balance on exchanges. The balance dropped from around 3.057 million BTC on July 30 to approximately 3.026 million BTC, consistent with the <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/bitcoin-hits-death-cross-panic-sell-or-the-best-buying-opportunity-of-2024/">ongoing trend</a> of Bitcoin moving off exchanges. 
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Additionally, the MVRV ratio, which measures the average profit or loss of <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/is-michael-saylors-massive-bet-on-bitcoin-a-genius-move-or-financial-madness/">Bitcoin holders</a>, is currently at -3.278%. This negative trend means recent holders are experiencing losses, suggesting that Bitcoin may be undervalued. 
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