{"id":48226,"date":"2026-01-22T17:23:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T11:53:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinswitch.co\/switch\/?p=48226"},"modified":"2026-01-22T17:24:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T11:54:03","slug":"crypto-whale-buying-transactions-report-22-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinswitch.co\/switch\/market-analysis\/crypto-whale-buying-transactions-report-22-january-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Crypto Whale Buying &#038; Transactions Report \u2013 22\u202fJanuary\u202f2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There\u2019s an unusual calm in the market today, but don\u2019t let it fool you. Beneath the surface, whales are still playing two games at once: positioning net\u2011short, yet quietly grabbing assets near key support levels. If you\u2019re a retail trader trying to decipher whether this dip is worth buying or just the start of something uglier, today\u2019s data tells the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whales aren\u2019t guessing. They\u2019re moving real size. The overall exposure leans bearish, yet new longs appear around crucial price zones. Here\u2019s what\u2019s happening, why it matters, and which coins could surprise you next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crypto Whale Positions Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Metric<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Value<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Total Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>$6.61\u202fB<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Long Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>$3.16\u202fB (47.84%)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Short Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>$3.45\u202fB (52.16%)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Quick read:<\/strong> Whales are slightly net\u2011short. The market has downside risk, but there\u2019s no full risk\u2011off panic.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Margin Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Metric<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Value<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Total Margin<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>$721.78\u202fM<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Long Margin<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>$411.69\u202fM (57.04%)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Short Margin<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>$310.10\u202fM (42.96%)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Quick read:<\/strong> Margin is leaning long \u2192 whales and leveraged traders are still trying to catch upside moves even while exposures favour shorts.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Profit &amp; Loss Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Metric<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Value<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Total PnL<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>$98.63\u202fM<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Long PnL<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\u2212$208.77\u202fM<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Short PnL<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>+$307.40\u202fM<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>This is the loudest signal today.<\/strong> Long margin dominates, but shorts are the positions making money. It means recent bearish setups have paid better than bullish ones.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Latest Crypto Whale Activity (The \u201cmarket mood\u201d section)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Address<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Symbol<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Activity<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Position<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Price<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Time<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><code>0x931153\u2026baac031d<\/code><\/td><td>BTC<\/td><td><strong>Open Long<\/strong><\/td><td>$15.75\u202fM<\/td><td>$89\u202f993.8<\/td><td>11:21<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><code>0x3bcae2\u20268c380d<\/code><\/td><td>ETH<\/td><td><strong>Close Short<\/strong><\/td><td>$15.92\u202fM<\/td><td>$3\u202f013.57<\/td><td>09:41<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Two key moves stand out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A whale opened a BTC long just under $90K.<\/strong> Deploying $15\u202fM here isn\u2019t random. It signals belief that the $90K region matters and could act as a short\u2011term floor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A whale closed an ETH short above $3\u202f000.<\/strong> Closing shorts near a psychological round number often means the easy downside is done. Not a \u201cmoon tomorrow\u201d moment, but a hint that the risk\/reward on shorting ETH just got worse.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Long\/Short Trader Ratio (Retail Mood)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Metric<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Value<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Long Traders<\/strong><\/td><td>36\u202f629<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Short Traders<\/strong><\/td><td>17\u202f031<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Long\/Short Ratio<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2.1507<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Retail traders are leaning heavily to the long side. Whenever the crowd leans too hard in one direction, whales tend to test the opposite direction first. That\u2019s why we often see fake breakouts, sudden wick\u2011downs, and liquidation hunts before the \u201creal move\u201d plays out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top 5 Whale Trades \u2013 Size &amp; Direction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>User<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Symbol<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Side<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Position<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Quantity<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><code>0xb317..ae<\/code><\/td><td>ETH<\/td><td>Long<\/td><td><strong>$671.33\u202fM<\/strong><\/td><td>223.34\u202fK\u202fETH<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><code>0x94d3..14<\/code><\/td><td>ETH<\/td><td>Long<\/td><td>$202.67\u202fM<\/td><td>67.42\u202fK\u202fETH<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><code>0x9eec..ab<\/code><\/td><td>ETH<\/td><td>Long<\/td><td>$171.75\u202fM<\/td><td>57.16\u202fK\u202fETH<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><code>0xd835..d7<\/code><\/td><td>BTC<\/td><td>Short<\/td><td>$144.90\u202fM<\/td><td>1.60\u202fK\u202fBTC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><code>0xd475..91<\/code><\/td><td>ETH<\/td><td>Short<\/td><td>$141.62\u202fM<\/td><td>47.11\u202fK\u202fETH<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Headline:<\/strong> ETH remains the whale battleground. There are three huge ETH longs, balanced by two chunky hedges (one BTC short and one ETH short). It\u2019s not an exit; it\u2019s a positioning for volatility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top 5 PnL &amp; Leverage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>User<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>PnL ($\/%)<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Entry Price<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Liq. Price<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Leverage<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Margin<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><code>0xb317..ae<\/code><\/td><td>\u2212$34.83\u202fM \/ \u22125.19%<\/td><td>$3\u202f161.85<\/td><td>$2\u202f253<\/td><td>5\u00d7 Cross<\/td><td>$134.26\u202fM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><code>0x94d3..14<\/code><\/td><td>+$1.88\u202fM \/ +0.93%<\/td><td>$2\u202f978.09<\/td><td>$2\u202f495<\/td><td>15\u00d7 Cross<\/td><td>$13.51\u202fM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><code>0x9eec..ab<\/code><\/td><td>\u2212$10.61\u202fM \/ \u22126.18%<\/td><td>$3\u202f190.28<\/td><td>$2\u202f654<\/td><td>15\u00d7 Cross<\/td><td>$11.45\u202fM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><code>0xd835..d7<\/code><\/td><td>+$1.76\u202fM \/ +1.22%<\/td><td>$91\u202f102.1<\/td><td>$91\u202f676<\/td><td>40\u00d7 Cross<\/td><td>$3.62\u202fM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><code>0xd475..91<\/code><\/td><td>+$10.89\u202fM \/ +7.69%<\/td><td>$3\u202f236.96<\/td><td>$3\u202f774<\/td><td>15\u00d7 Cross<\/td><td>$9.44\u202fM<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What stands out?<\/strong> ETH longs are underwater. ETH short is winning. BTC short is also profitable. Retail is crowded long. And yet whales are opening BTC longs around $90K. That\u2019s why markets feel confusing\u2014whales aren\u2019t \u201cbullish or bearish\u201d; they\u2019re strategic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What This Means for Long vs Short Sentiment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Layer\u00a01:<\/strong> Whales are net\u2011short overall (52.16% vs 47.84%).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Layer\u00a02:<\/strong> They still commit more margin to longs (57.04%).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Layer\u00a03:<\/strong> Shorts are printing profits (+$307.40\u202fM vs \u2212$208.77\u202fM on longs).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Translation: Down moves have been cleaner than up moves. Shorting resistance has worked better than buying breakouts. Yet the BTC long open near $90K is a soft bullish signal\u2014a way of defending support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crypto Coins to Watch Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1) <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/coinswitch.co\/pro\/btc-inr\/csx\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/coinswitch.co\/pro\/btc-inr\/csx\">Bitcoin (BTC)<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>BTC still steers the entire market. With a whale opening a long around $90K, this level is clearly the battleground. Holding above $90K could revive risk\u2011on sentiment. Losing it may embolden shorts, especially with long\u2011term holders currently selling into rallies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2) <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/coinswitch.co\/pro\/eth-inr\/csx\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/coinswitch.co\/pro\/eth-inr\/csx\">Ethereum (ETH)<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ETH is where whale conviction sits, but it\u2019s also where the pain is. Three major ETH longs are deep red, prompting hedge activity and volatility spikes. Closing shorts above $3\u202fK hints at easing downside pressure, but ETH must reclaim higher levels to flip sentiment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3) <strong>High\u2011Beta Altcoins (SOL, XRP, LINK)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Altcoins can move faster once BTC stabilizes. Note that top Chainlink whales added <strong>16.1\u202fmillion LINK<\/strong> below $13 while retail sold. This divergence often precedes rallies when big players take control. Watch LINK, SOL and XRP for outsized swings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Impact on Top Crypto Prices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BTC:<\/strong> The floor attempt around $90K matters. But continued short dominance and long\u2011term holder selling suggest you should expect sudden downside wicks. A break above $92K would be bullish; below $90K opens the door to the $84K\u2013$86K support zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ETH:<\/strong> Closing shorts above $3\u202fK reduces immediate sell pressure. Still, ETH longs are hurting, so volatility remains until it reclaims stronger support\/resistance bands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Market mood overall:<\/strong> Bears are being rewarded, whales are sniffing a bounce, and retail is crowded long. That mix creates \u201ctrap\u2011friendly\u201d conditions: fake-outs, liquidation hunts, then real moves. Navigating this tape requires patience and respect for volatility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion: Navigating Today\u2019s Whale Tape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Zooming out, today\u2019s whale data tells a clear story:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Whales remain slightly net\u2011short, yet they\u2019re still allocating more margin to longs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shorts dominate profits, but whales are defending BTC around $90K with fresh long entries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ETH shorts closing above $3\u202fK signals slowing downside momentum, though ETH longs remain under pressure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On\u2011chain data shows long\u2011term holders taking profits and whales rotating into selective altcoins like Chainlink.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Smart traders will respect this volatility, avoid FOMO, and wait for confirmation. If BTC holds support and whales keep buying, the next wave could turn bullish quickly. But if the $90K floor breaks and exchange deposits keep rising, bears will stay in control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>To stay ahead of whale movements and get live crypto market analysis, keep tracking whale transactions daily and trade smarter with data-backed insights.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s an unusual calm in the market today, but don\u2019t let it fool you. Beneath the surface, whales are still playing two games at once: positioning net\u2011short, yet quietly grabbing assets near key support levels. If you\u2019re a retail trader trying to decipher whether this dip is worth buying or just the start of something [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":129,"featured_media":48227,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_ayudawp_aiss_exclude":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14714],"tags":[1882,483,6066,6467,21777,6510,6602,6536,21906],"class_list":["post-48226","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-market-analysis","tag-altcoins","tag-bitcoin","tag-blockchain","tag-crypto","tag-crypto-whale","tag-ethereum","tag-market-update","tag-news","tag-whale"],"acf":{"youtube_vodeo_url":"","seo":{"title":"","keywords":"","description":"","canonical":""},"blog_banner_image":false,"blog_coin":false,"download_the_app":{"button_value":"","button_url":""},"twitter_card":{"twitter_title":"","twitter_description":"","twitter_link":""},"maturity_tag":"","post_author":false,"guest_author":false,"hide_toc":false,"select_disclaimer":"Disclaimer: Crypto products and NFTs are unregulated and can be highly risky. 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