A significant withdrawal and staking of sol by a whale suggests bullish sentiment and potential accumulation, but it's a single data point against recent large unstaking events. the market reaction will depend on further actions and broader market trends.
On-chain data from reputable sources like onchain lens and whale alert generally provide reliable information about wallet activities. however, interpreting the exact intentions behind whale movements can be speculative.
The whale withdrew sol from exchanges and sent it for staking, which typically indicates a belief in future price appreciation and a desire to earn yield, rather than immediate selling pressure. this contrasts with recent large unstaking events, potentially signaling a shift in sentiment.
The immediate impact of this whale's action might be felt in the short term as traders react to the news. however, the long-term effect will depend on whether this behavior is replicated by other large holders and the overall market performance of solana.
Cover image via U.Today Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by our writers are their own and do not represent the views of U.Today. The financial and market information provided on U.Today is intended for informational purposes only. U.Today is not liable for any financial losses incurred while trading cryptocurrencies. Conduct your own research by contacting financial experts before making any investment decisions. We believe that all content is accurate as of the date of publication, but certain offers mentioned may no longer be available. Read U.TODAY on Google News A crypto whale has caught attention in the market after reactivating its wallet following months of dormancy. Advertisement According to on-chain data provided by Onchain Lens, this crypto wallet, which was earlier dormant for five months, awakened by withdrawing 50,000 SOL worth $4.25 million from major exchanges. The crypto whale withdrew this significant quantity of Solana from major exchanges Binance and Bybit. Withdrawing reveals a desire to buy in the case of this whale, while deposits reveal an intent to sell. After 5 months of dormancy, a whale withdrew 50,000 $SOL ($4.25M) from #Binance and #Bybit , then sent it for staking. https://t.co/j4pnXrR5Mu?from=article-links pic.twitter.com/ckExRerNG9 — Onchain Lens (@OnchainLens) February 22, 2026 This was followed by another action by the whale, according to Onchain Lens . The whale sent the 50,000 SOL for staking rather than selling it. Advertisement "After 5 months of dormancy, a whale withdrew 50,000 $SOL ($4.25M) from Binance and Bybit, then sent it for staking," Onchain Lens reported. HOT Stories Morning Crypto Report: XRP on the Edge vs Bitcoin as February Ends, Vitalik Buterin Donates More ETH for Charity, Shiba Inu (SHIB) May Challenge PayPal USD in March XRP Records Largest On-Chain Realized Loss Spike Since 2022 The action by the whale is in contrast to that seen before the weekend when over 1 million SOL tokens were unstaked. You Might Also Like Thu, 01/15/2026 - 19:24 Whales Buying Bitcoin Instead of Retail, CryptoQuant CEO Says By Alex Dovbnya Advertisement As reported, Whale Alert flagged a significant quantity of SOL stake unlocked Feb. 20. Whale Alert reported that 1,511,243 SOL worth $125,662,950 stake was unlocked in an unknown wallet. Solana price action At the time of writing, Solana was down 0.38% in the last 24 hours to $84.90 as the market faced slight profit taking on Sunday. You Might Also Like Tue, 02/10/2026 - 15:54 Solana (SOL) Price Analysis for February 10 By Denys Serhiichuk Solana rebounded heading into the weekend, recovering from a low of $79.58 on Feb. 19. Buyers attempted to push Solana's price above $86, however, the recent bounce lacked strength. If the current profit taking continues, this increases the chances of a break below the $80 level. If that happens, Solana may drop to $76 and then to the Feb. 6 low of $67. Buyers are expected to return at the $67 level, as a close below it may cause Solana to drop to $50. The first sign of strength would be a break and close above $113, which coincides with the daily MA 50. That would indicate bears are losing their grip. After that, Solana may rise toward the daily MA 200 at $160. #Solana News #SOL price prediction #SOL News