Strive acquires 6,133 BTC as new whales secure 33% of whale realized cap
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Based on reporting by Investing.com; not yet independently confirmed.
Asset manager Strive added 6,133 BTC as newer institutional whale addresses expanded their share of aggregate whale realized market capitalization to 33.06%, according to CryptoQuant.
Asset manager Strive added 6,133 BTC to its corporate reserves, while newly active large holders expanded their market presence. A CryptoQuant analysis published on October 16, 2026, reported that new whale addresses have amassed $78.61 billion in realized market capitalization. This cohort now represents 33.06% of the aggregate whale realized cap, up from approximately 18% earlier in 2026.
According to cryptobriefing.com, CryptoQuant defines new whales as wallets holding at least 1,000 BTC with an unspent transaction output age under 155 days. Older whale addresses held $159.15 billion in realized cap as of October 15, remaining relatively flat while newer holders accumulated capital continuously since September.
The cost basis for new whales stood at approximately $77,000 following an accumulation dip to around $68,000 in late August. On October 16, Bitcoin (BTC) changed hands at approximately $82,134, leaving the newer whale cohort roughly 6.7% above its average entry cost.
Key facts
- Strive added 6,133 BTC
- New whales hold 33.06% share
- $78.61B new whale realized cap
- BTC traded near $82,134
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