Rich Bitcoin traders lost $337M daily in first quarter of 2026

Bitcoin whales and sharks have locked in $30.9 billion in BTC losses this year, resembling the 2022 bear market, as onchain data points to continued downside risk.

Bitcoin (BTC) traders holding 100–10,000 BTC realized losses at an average of $337 million per day in Q1 2026, the worst quarter since 2022, according to data from Glassnode.

Key takeaways:

Bitcoin dropped more than 20% after whales last realized losses at a comparable pace in 2022.

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