🎉 #Gate Alpha 3rd Points Carnival & ES Launchpool# Joint Promotion Task is Now Live!
Total Prize Pool: 1,250 $ES
This campaign aims to promote the Eclipse ($ES) Launchpool and Alpha Phase 11: $ES Special Event.
📄 For details, please refer to:
Launchpool Announcement: https://www.gate.com/zh/announcements/article/46134
Alpha Phase 11 Announcement: https://www.gate.com/zh/announcements/article/46137
🧩 [Task Details]
Create content around the Launchpool and Alpha Phase 11 campaign and include a screenshot of your participation.
📸 [How to Participate]
1️⃣ Post with the hashtag #Gate Alpha 3rd
#Bitcoin Whale Moves#
The Awakening of a Bitcoin Giant
After years of silence, a long-dormant Bitcoin whale has re-entered the market, moving 80,000 BTC—valued at approximately $9.46 billion. Among this, 2,000 BTC has been sent directly to an exchange, raising immediate concerns within the crypto community.
When such large sums begin to move, especially from early wallets, it often triggers waves of speculation. The market begins to question whether this is a signal of an impending sell-off, strategic repositioning, or simply a transfer for custody restructuring.
This development could introduce short-term volatility. Traders may become cautious, sentiment may tilt bearish, and price movements could become more abrupt. However, it's crucial to separate noise from signal. Only a small portion of the total BTC was transferred to an exchange, which could indicate testing liquidity or initiating partial profit-taking—not necessarily full liquidation.
For serious investors, this is a time to stay focused and data-driven. Observe exchange inflows, track whale movements, and assess market reactions objectively. Knee-jerk selling rarely benefits anyone in such moments. Instead, align your strategy with long-term convictions while staying flexible in the short term.
In crypto, patience and perspective are often more valuable than panic.