October 2025 is expected to be volatile for Bitcoin, with potential for both short squeezes and long trap risks driven by whale activity and institutional ETF flows.
Impact of Whale Activity
Whale activity and ETF inflows may lead to sharp price fluctuations for Bitcoin. Both retail and institutional investors are preparing for heightened volatility. Observers note that recent whale movements have already realized over $9.6 billion in profits.
Market and Institutional Players
Institutional players are adapting their strategies amid speculative moves driven by ETF flows. The activation of large dormant wallets increases market sensitivity, prompting analysts to closely monitor whale movements and on-chain data as key signals of potential shifts.
Technical Aspects and Macroeconomic Factors
Investors are paying attention to technical markers such as Network Value to Transactions. Historical precedents from previous short liquidation phases show their influence on trader sentiment. Decisions made by the Federal Reserve in September 2025 will be key macroeconomic factors.
Expected short squeezes may energize sudden market spikes, but, conversely, long traps could follow as momentum wanes. Careful monitoring of whale and shark accumulation will help investors understand market changes.
