Bitcoin has seen a wave of large inflows into major exchange and trading-related wallets, according to on-chain data tracking top holders.
The most significant transfer involved Binance’s hot wallet, which received 9,758.28 BTC, valued at approximately $848 million.
Several other major platforms also recorded notable inflows within the same period. Coinbase Prime’s hot wallet received 4,195.6 BTC, while Bybit’s hot wallet saw 3,431.14 BTC added. These transfers each represent hundreds of millions of dollars in Bitcoin moving into centralized platforms.
Additional inflows were recorded across other large entities. A Wintermute-linked Binance deposit wallet received 3,000 BTC, while a large unidentified wallet accumulated 2,880.35 BTC. OKX’s hot wallet also recorded an inflow of 2,377.23 BTC.
💥BREAKING:
MARKET MAKERS AND EXCHANGES ARE PREPARING FOR THE TRUMP ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY!
🟩 BINANCE BOUGHT 9,758 BTC
🟩 COINBASE BOUGHT 4,195 BTC
🟩 BYBIT BOUGHT 3,431 BTC
🟩 WINTERMUTE BOUGHT 3,000 BTC
🟩 WHALE BOUGHT 2,880 BTC
🟩 OKX BOUGHT 2,377 BTCWhat do they know? https://t.co/8PJiKVrvr6 pic.twitter.com/C1IRd6SJFg
— Crypto Rover (@cryptorover) December 17, 2025
Activity Concentrated Among Major Trading Entities
The distribution of inflows shows that the majority of Bitcoin moved into wallets associated with major exchanges and professional trading firms rather than retail-sized addresses. The presence of Wintermute, a well-known market-making firm, alongside Binance, Coinbase Prime, Bybit, and OKX suggests involvement from institutional or high-frequency trading participants.
Such activity is often closely monitored by traders, as large inflows to exchange wallets can precede periods of heightened volatility, liquidity adjustments, or changes in market positioning.
Trump Confirms National Address From the White House
The surge in Bitcoin activity comes as President Donald J. Trump confirmed he will deliver an address to the nation from the White House at 9 PM EST. In his statement, Trump described the upcoming speech as a national address and expressed optimism about the country’s outlook, stating that “the best is yet to come.”
The timing of the announcement has drawn attention across financial markets, including crypto, as traders often brace for potential market-moving headlines around high-profile political events.
Market Attention Focuses on Timing
The proximity of the large Bitcoin inflows to the scheduled presidential address has intensified speculation among market participants. Commentary circulating alongside the data suggests that exchanges and market makers are actively positioning ahead of the announcement, though no details about the content of the address have been disclosed.
While large inflows do not inherently indicate bullish or bearish intent, the scale and coordination across multiple major venues have made the activity difficult to ignore.
Bitcoin Traders Brace for Volatility
With billions of dollars’ worth of Bitcoin moving into exchange-linked wallets and a widely anticipated political event approaching, traders are closely watching for signs of increased volatility. Historically, periods combining elevated on-chain activity and major macro or political developments have often coincided with sharp price movements.
For now, the data highlights a clear rise in professional-level Bitcoin transfers, placing market focus firmly on the hours surrounding the upcoming address.
