Whale

In Web3, a Whale is an individual or entity that holds a massive quantity of a specific cryptocurrency, giving them the power to influence market prices through large trades.Whale Watching—tracking the on-chain movement of these large wallets—is a popular strategy for identifying accumulation or distribution phases. In 2026, "Institutional Whales" (such as sovereign wealth funds and corporate treasuries) have replaced early adopters as the primary market movers. This tag explores wallet tracking, liquidity impact, and whale sentiment analysis.

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Created: 2026/02/02 18:52
Updated: 2026/02/02 18:52
A whale opened a short position of about 5,444 ETH, equivalent to about 19.82 million US dollars

A whale opened a short position of about 5,444 ETH, equivalent to about 19.82 million US dollars

PANews reported on July 24 that according to monitoring by on-chain analyst @ai_9684xtpa, the whale "Set 10 Big Targets First" (@jasonleo) opened a short position of 5444.155 ETH, about 19.82

Author: PANews
James Wynn has suffered five consecutive liquidations, and his BTC and PEPE long orders have lost about $386,000

James Wynn has suffered five consecutive liquidations, and his BTC and PEPE long orders have lost about $386,000

PANews reported on July 24 that according to Onchain Lens monitoring, the whale James Wynn has suffered five consecutive liquidations. His long positions in BTC (40 times) and PEPE (10

Author: PANews
A whale sold 73.64 million PENGU in exchange for 3.13 million USDC, realizing a profit of 2.13 million US dollars

A whale sold 73.64 million PENGU in exchange for 3.13 million USDC, realizing a profit of 2.13 million US dollars

PANews reported on July 24 that according to Onchain Lens monitoring, a whale has sold 73.64 million PENGUs in exchange for 3.13 million USDC at a transaction price of $0.042,

Author: PANews
A whale deposited 3 million USDC into Hyperliquid and went long ETH 20 times

A whale deposited 3 million USDC into Hyperliquid and went long ETH 20 times

PANews reported on July 24 that according to Lookonchain monitoring, the giant whale 0x8F93 deposited 3 million USDC into Hyperliquid and opened a 20x leveraged ETH long position, holding 7,200

Author: PANews
Ethereum's 1.9 billion stakes are waiting to be unlocked: Are validators going to take profits?

Ethereum's 1.9 billion stakes are waiting to be unlocked: Are validators going to take profits?

Author: TechFlow Whenever the market is good, FUD is inevitable. Today, a piece of news made everyone worry about the price of ETH again: Validators of the Ethereum network are

Author: PANews
From Jokes to Giants: Altseason Crowns PEPE, Fartcoin, HYPE as Market Movers

From Jokes to Giants: Altseason Crowns PEPE, Fartcoin, HYPE as Market Movers

Bitcoin dominance has declined through mid-2025, and traders are again turning toward high-volatility altcoins amid an emerging altseason. Capital is flowing into tokens with low entry points and strong social visibility. While networks like Ethereum remain structurally relevant , current market appetite may favor altcoins such as PEPE, Fartcoin, and HYPE. These tokens represent different facets of speculative activity. Two are driven by meme culture, while one is tied to a new Layer 1 exchange. Together, they show how fast narratives can change when risk appetite returns. PEPE: The Meme That Refuses to Fade PEPE first surged in 2023, quickly becoming one of the most recognizable meme coins . Two years later, it still commands trading volume and liquidity despite shifts in sentiment. The token trades at $0.00001312 with a market cap of $5.4 billion and $1.3 billion in daily volume, based on CoinMarketCap data . LunarCrush reports over 3,700 mentions and more than 265,000 engagements in July. Whale wallets remain active, contributing to its continued visibility. pic.twitter.com/QyKLzXez3L — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 19, 2025 With the current market shifting toward a potential altseason, the price of PEPE has surged over 45% within a month. Rather than disappear, PEPE has found a place as a meme-native liquidity hub. Its utility remains unclear, but its persistence in active markets shows that speculation alone can sustain relevance. Fartcoin: Absurdity or Liquidity? Fartcoin began as a joke, but it now trades with volume and consistency that few expected. The token is priced at $1.60, with a $1.6 billion market cap and around $373 million in 24-hour trading volume. It has seen an 80% increase in the past 30 days. Fartcoin Price (Source: CoinMarketCap) The contract is verified. The coin is listed on major decentralized platforms. It has seen a 28% price increase over the past week, suggesting ongoing speculation from both new traders and short-term participants. The token might lack utility, but it benefits from rapid meme cycling. Whether driven by social media trends or bot activity, it continues to hold space in meme coin conversations. HYPE: Where Altcoin and Infrastructure Meet Hyperliquid is structurally different from the others. It supports a Layer-1 derivatives protocol with on-chain trading and governance. Despite this, the token trades with the momentum of a meme coin. HYPE reached a new high near $50 in July. It has a $14.4 billion market cap and $360 million in daily volume. Token holders can vote on governance and receive platform incentives. It draws attention from both DeFi users and momentum traders. While not part of meme culture, its branding and trading behavior place it within the same speculative shift. Betting on Narrative Cycles PEPE, Fartcoin, and HYPE show how visibility and timing can drive value in speculative cycles. They operate on different mechanics, but each benefits from renewed interest during altcoin rotations. In this phase of the market, attention remains one of the strongest drivers of price movement. These assets may not appeal to fundamentals-first investors, but their performances could imply the market’s current mood: fluid, reactive, and driven by participation. Their rise suggests that during this altseason, social energy and liquidity often outweigh long-term use cases. As traders scan for momentum plays in a thinning dominance cycle, coins like PEPE, Fartcoin, and HYPE may continue to benefit. Whether the run lasts or fades, their current traction shows how value is priced during the possible altseason.

Author: CryptoNews
Pump Fun prints $10.2m in weekly fees but early unlocks haunt PUMP token

Pump Fun prints $10.2m in weekly fees but early unlocks haunt PUMP token

Pump.fun continues to rake in respectable fees, but its token struggles with insider selling.

Author: Crypto.news
More than $50 million USDC was destroyed in the USDC Treasury

More than $50 million USDC was destroyed in the USDC Treasury

PANews reported on July 23 that according to Whale Alert, at 18:03 Beijing time, 50,070,482 USDC (approximately US$50,055,461) on the Ethereum chain were destroyed in the USDC Treasury.

Author: PANews
Who will win the 2028 U.S. Presidential Election? – Here are Polymarket’s top picks

Who will win the 2028 U.S. Presidential Election? – Here are Polymarket’s top picks

Polymarket’s betting pool on public figures that could become the next President of the United States has attracted over $1.1 million in participation. So far, J.D Vance is in the lead with 28% odds. Who do you think will win…

Author: Crypto.news
Three wallets suspected to be owned by a whale transferred out a total of 10,606 BTC after being dormant for three years

Three wallets suspected to be owned by a whale transferred out a total of 10,606 BTC after being dormant for three years

PANews reported on July 23 that according to Lookonchain monitoring, three wallets (possibly belonging to the same whale) had just transferred out 10,606 BTC after being idle for 3-5 years.

Author: PANews