CryptoQuant says unrealized profits for Bitcoin whales among short-term holders just hit an all-time high of $9.07 billion. According to their analysts, if BTC starts showing weakness, these whales could start locking in profits—potentially sparking a fresh wave of sell pressure.

On-chain Record: $9.07B in Unrealized Whale Profits

Unrealized profit means "paper gains" that haven’t been cashed out yet. Right now, short-term whale holders are sitting on their biggest pile of unrealized profits ever, which could become a major catalyst for selling if market sentiment turns sour.

BTC Weakness Could Trigger Whale Selling

CryptoQuant warns that if Bitcoin price shows any real signs of weakness, short-term whales might start offloading their bags. That could flood the market with new supply, just as buyer momentum dries up.

What This Means for Crypto Traders

The big takeaway: Keep an eye on how short-term whales react to BTC volatility. Their record unrealized profits make a sell-off more likely if Bitcoin starts slipping, which could put some serious short-term pressure on the price.