Bitcoin Falls Below $100,000 as Trading Volume Drops to $430 Million Amid Suspected Large Holder Exit

Bitcoin dropped below $100,000 as exchange volumes fell to approximately $430 million from $1.3 billion on October 11, according to blockchain data. Market participants have observed persistent selling pressure without public disclosure, fueling speculation that a major holder may be reducing positions. CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju suggests long-term holders are rotating assets to institutional investors rather than exiting entirely.