[Analyst: Bitcoin whales reduced holdings by approximately 30,000 BTC in one week, worth about $2.52 billion] According to a report by Golden Finance on October 1, analyst Ali Charts cited Santiment data indicating that most of the market moved sideways over the past week, while Bitcoin whales reduced their holdings by approximately 30,000 BTC, worth about $2.52 billion. Large holders appear to be reducing their risk exposure. An accompanying chart shows that Bitcoin whale holdings (BTC held by whales) have been steadily declining from late September to early October.