Whale
A person or entity that holds a very large amount of cryptocurrency and can influence market prices.
A whale is someone who holds a huge amount of cryptocurrency,
often enough to move the market when they buy or sell.
Whales can be early investors, institutions, or large funds managing millions in assets.
Why it matters
- When whales buy, prices can spike quickly
- When they sell, it can trigger major drops
- Traders watch wallet movements of known whales to predict big market shifts
💡 Lanzo Tip
Keep an eye on whale activity using on-chain trackers like Whale Alert —
but don’t try to copy their moves blindly. Markets react fast.