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Mystery Whale Sells $576M in Bitcoin as BTC Nears $80,000

Bitcoin.com News·August 22, 2026·1 min read
Mystery Whale Sells $576M in Bitcoin as BTC Nears $80,000

A mystery whale sold 2,700 BTC (about $211.8 million) today, bringing its three-day total to 7,700 BTC (roughly $576.6 million). The selling occurs as bitcoin nears $80,000, capping its strongest weekly rally in years. The whale's actions may signal profit-taking amid the price surge.

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