Volume Index
A 0–10 score showing how often an address moves significant BTC, calibrated against comparable whales. 8+ means top 5%, 9.5+ means top 1% of all tracked whales. Higher = more active, not more profitable.
Position Sizing Based on Address Volume Index
Trading strategy · 60 seconds
Key takeaways
- Address Volume Index tracks when large holders move coins
- High index spikes signal potential market turning points
- Size positions smaller when whale activity increases
- Reduce risk by trading lighter during uncertain whale moves
Full explainer
What if whales are telegraphing their next move before it happens? The Address Volume Index measures how many large wallets are actively moving Bitcoin. When this index spikes, it means smart money is positioning—and that's your signal to adjust. Here's the play: when the index is low and stable, you can size up confidently because whales aren't rotating yet. But when it shoots higher, it signals uncertainty. Smart traders reduce position size immediately because major holders are accumulating or dumping. Think of it as reading the room—when whales start reshuffling, the crowd usually follows, and that's where retail gets trapped. Scale your risk based on what the whales are doing, not what headlines say. Track whale moves before the crowd—live dashboard at swisswhaleintelligence dot com. Follow for daily explainers.
Originally posted on YouTube: https://youtu.be/d0oxWe-IhzU
Glossary terms used in this explainer
Whale
Transactions of 500 BTC or larger but below the Mega Whale threshold (1,000 BTC). Common for large traders, OTC desks, exchange operations, and treasury management. Most actionable tier for daily flow analysis.