#WhaleActivityWatch Whale activity continues to be one of the most critical market indicators in crypto, particularly in volatile macro conditions. In February 2026, amid the Warsh Fed nomination shock, tighter liquidity expectations, and risk-off sentiment, tracking whale movements reveals the hidden dynamics behind price, volume, and sentiment.
1. Defining a Whale – Thresholds & Influence
Bitcoin (BTC):
Classic whales: wallets holding 1,000+ BTC (~$75–$77M at current prices).
Mega-whales: 10,000+ BTC; their trades can move billions in value.
Altcoins:
XRP: 1M+ XRP for whales.
SHIB: 100M+ to