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Bitcoin (BTC) whales have started to increase their activity as optimism prevails on the broader crypto market. Earlier today, $222 million worth of BTC were shifted between unknown wallets, sparking speculations in the community about potential market activity.

Whale Alert, a crypto monitoring service that tracks significant token transfers, revealed that 3,326 BTC, valued at approximately $222.3 million, were moved between two unidentified wallets. This has reignited discussions about potential price swings as whales — large holders of Bitcoin — make strategic moves.

Whale transactions of this magnitude often signal an underlying shift in the overall sentiment or preparation for significant price action. With the price of Bitcoin nearing $67,000, many are speculating that these transfers could be part of a broader accumulation phase by whales, anticipating a price breakout.

At the time of writing, BTC is priced at $66,958.34, marking a slight 0.72% increase over the last 24 hours. Furthermore, the market is showing signs of bullish activity, as evidenced by the 19.23% rise in trading volume over the same period, reaching a whopping $33.54 billion.

This spike in trading volume shows increased buying activity, which could further drive the BTC price upward if sustained. The crypto market as a whole is also riding the wave of optimism as traders look forward to positive macroeconomic changes and broader sentiment shifts on financial markets.

New high for Bitcoin price?

Whales have a history of timing their trades around key market movements, and large transfers often precede substantial price shifts. These investors tend to make moves in anticipation of or in response to significant market changes, which can influence smaller investors to follow suit.

Bitcoin’s recent price action, combined with increased trading volumes and whale movements, points to a growing sense of optimism on the market. Analysts are monitoring these trends closely as the coin approaches the psychological threshold of $67,000. A break above this level could trigger further buying pressure, potentially pushing the price to new all-time highs (ATHs).