Whale Moves, Bitcoin Rebound Drive Crypto Volatility

On May 15, 2025, the cryptocurrency market experienced significant whale activity, including major withdrawals of 2,218 BTC ($226.75M) and 581B PEPE tokens ($7.93M) from exchanges, sparking speculation of supply squeezes. Large investors increasingly accumulated AI-related tokens such as $BOTIFY, while influencers like Crypto Rover forecasted a major market breakout after a 'final shakeout'. Bitcoin rebounded sharply from $58,200 to $62,800 (+7.8%), with similar gains seen in the Nasdaq and S&P 500, highlighting a risk-on environment. A prominent whale turned previous losses into $3.8M in profits by shorting BTC and SOL, then began closing short positions as the market stabilized. The market showed early signs of an Altcoin Season, with capital rotating into ETH, SOL, and other altcoins as Bitcoin dominance declined and altcoin trading volumes surged. Traders are closely watching whale activity, influencer sentiment, and cross-market trends to navigate ongoing volatility.