Blockchain Glossary

Whale

Whale

August 28th, 2021   |   Updated on March 10th, 2022

By definition, a cryptocurrency whale is a term used to refer to individuals, or entities, that hold large amounts of digital currencies.

Both feared and marvelled upon in equal measure, much like the marine mammals with whom they share a namesake, Bitcoin whales move around the cryptocurrency space causing waves at every turn.