Bitcoin Whale Addresses Surge Following Trump’s Tariff Pause — Largest Daily Spike Since February

The number of Bitcoin whale addresses holding over 10 BTC (~$821,000) has seen its largest single-day increase since February 20, according to on-chain data from Santiment.132 New Whale Wallets Added in One DayAccording to Santiment’s latest data, 132 new addresses holding 10 or more BTC were added in the past 24 hours—the biggest daily growth in large holder addresses in nearly two months. This uptick came immediately after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China.Market Sentiment Shows Signs of RecoveryThe broader crypto market had experienced volatility in recent days due to rising trade tensions and aggressive tariff proposals. Bitcoin briefly fell below $76,000 before rebounding above $83,000 following Trump’s softening stance.Santiment analysts noted that the increase in large holder accumulation suggests growing confidence among major Bitcoin investors. Historically, growth in whale wallets has preceded bullish price action, signaling renewed institutional and long-term holder interest.“Large holders accumulating during macro uncertainty is a positive signal for Bitcoin’s medium-term trajectory,” Santiment stated.