Wallets holding 100+ Bitcoin climb to 20,229, up 11.2% year over year

The number of wallets holding at least 100 Bitcoin has reached 20,229, marking an 11.2% increase from 18,191 a year ago. At current prices, 100 BTC is roughly $7.7 million, a threshold commonly associated with whales, major investors, institutions, and well-capitalized long-term holders. Despite pronounced Bitcoin volatility over the past 12 months, these large holders have continued to accumulate, with the count of 100+ BTC wallets rising steadily rather than contracting. Historically, an expanding whale wallet base is often interpreted as a signal of sustained confidence in Bitcoin's long-term value and scarcity. The trend has persisted even during stretches when retail traders have frequently displayed fear, impatience, or skepticism. Track the daily number of 100+ $BTC wallets via this Santiment chart: