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Sign InLarge-scale Bitcoin investors, including whales and sharks, recorded $30.9 billion in realized losses during Q1 2026, averaging approximately $337 million per day. This massive capital destruction followed a period of intense volatility where BTC/USD tumbled from $90,000 to nearly $60,000. Analysts describe this sharp decline as the most significant capitulation event for large holders since 2022. Recent data indicates that these major holders have officially shifted from an accumulation phase to a distribution phase, adding fresh downward pressure to the market. This behavioral pivot reflects a lack of immediate institutional support and a strategic move to mitigate further risks through liquidations. While the market seeks a bottom, this shift to distribution suggests a potential delay in any rapid price recovery for the leading cryptocurrency.