Whale accumulation gets misread all the time.

People spot big inflows and immediately think the price is about to explode. Doesn't work that way though.

Take $POPCAT—whales were quietly stacking it throughout the entire month. Chart looked dead. No pump, nothing. But here's the thing: these aren't dumb money moves. Smart players position first, absorb supply, build conviction. The price action follows later when retail finally catches the scent.

The mistake most make is confusing accumulation with immediate validation. Whales don't move price up just by buying. They're positioning. Setting traps. Waiting for the right moment.