A Crypto whale is a person who owns a large amount of cryptocurrency. Whales can also be entities, but either way, a whale will impact the volatility of crypto by either holding or selling a large number of coins at once.
Feb 7, 2022
What is a Crypto Whale?
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Lavall Chichester
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Written by Lavall Chichester
Lavall Chichester is an AdAge 40 under 40 award winner and a Growth Marketing expert. He has deep experience in fintech and other industries. He has written for Forbes, AdWeek, TheNextWeb, eMarketer, and others. He is a second-degree black belt, a bare-knuckle Karate champion, and a proud father.