According to @stocktalkweekly, a trader’s calm during volatility often reflects their cost basis, underscoring how entry price shapes drawdown tolerance and decision-making in selloffs (source: @stocktalkweekly on X, Nov 7, 2025). Cost basis is the total amount paid for a security and is the benchmark for calculating realized and unrealized gains, which directly frames risk relative to current price levels (source: SEC Investor.gov). Staged entries or dollar-cost averaging can lower average cost if prices decline, increasing the distance to breakeven during volatile swings and improving durability of positions (source: FINRA). Position sizing and the use of stop orders referenced to cost basis help bound maximum loss in fast markets, reinforcing disciplined risk management (source: FINRA). Because crypto assets such as BTC and ETH are highly volatile, thin cost-basis cushions are more likely to be stress-tested by intraday moves, raising operational risk for traders without adequate buffers (source: SEC Office of Investor Education and Advocacy).

According to @JasonSoraVC, Bitplanet_KR acquired 15 BTC for approximately USD 1.64 million (source: @JasonSoraVC). According to @JasonSoraVC, as of November 6, 2025, the entity holds 200 BTC acquired for approximately USD 23.15 million at an average cost of approximately USD 116,068 per BTC (source: @JasonSoraVC). Based on figures from @JasonSoraVC, the implied unit price of the latest purchase is about USD 109,333 per BTC, which is below the stated average cost (source: @JasonSoraVC). According to @JasonSoraVC, the disclosed cost reference levels from this update are approximately USD 109,333 and USD 116,068 (source: @JasonSoraVC).

According to @stocktalkweekly, cost basis is king because even strong stocks endure periods of extreme volatility, and securing the right entry price provides the cushion needed to withstand inevitable drawdowns (source: @stocktalkweekly). The trading takeaway is that a lower entry price mathematically reduces percentage drawdowns for the same price move, for example a drop from 100 to 80 is a 20 percent loss for a 100 entry but roughly 11.1 percent for a 90 entry, improving risk-adjusted staying power during swings (source: @stocktalkweekly). Practically, this supports planning entries so expected volatility driven pullbacks remain within predefined risk limits instead of chasing price, which helps preserve capital and conviction through market noise (source: @stocktalkweekly).

According to @ai_9684xtpa, a BSC meme-coin whale spent $112,814 in the past 30 minutes to accumulate Meme Rush and $GIGGLE; the wallet bought $107,000 of Meme Rush at a $0.01377 cost and $6,314 of GIGGLE at a $90.63 cost, source: @ai_9684xtpa on X. This is the wallet’s seventh BSC meme purchase in two days, source: @ai_9684xtpa on X. The same wallet (0x2fcfd3aa4ba87c6aa14c9928c17f6aa3652224fa) withdrew 5,090 BNB ($6.69M) from OKX and still holds roughly $1.41M worth of BNB, sources: @ai_9684xtpa on X and debot.ai wallet page for 0x2fcfd3aa4ba87c6aa14c9928c17f6aa3652224fa.

According to @ai_9684xtpa, a smart-money wallet deposited 2.95M USDC about two hours ago and has cumulatively spent 8.6M USD to build a HYPE position of 175,645 tokens at an average entry of 48.96; source: @ai_9684xtpa on X (Sep 8, 2025). The disclosed average cost of 48.96 offers a clear on-chain cost basis reference for traders evaluating near-term positioning in HYPE; source: @ai_9684xtpa on X (Sep 8, 2025).

According to @ai_9684xtpa, the verified capital invested in WLFI is 15M rather than 7M, correcting earlier figures and providing more accurate context for position sizing and market depth assessments (source: @ai_9684xtpa on X). According to @ai_9684xtpa, a list of the top 10 individual WLFI holders and their cost basis has been shared for review, enabling traders to track whale concentration and reference cost levels in on-chain analysis (source: @ai_9684xtpa on X).

According to @OnchainLens, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) purchased 3,081 BTC for $356.9M at an average price of $115,829 per Bitcoin, as reported on Aug 25, 2025 (source: @OnchainLens). According to @OnchainLens, the company now holds 632,457 BTC acquired for approximately $46.5B with a reported portfolio average cost of $73,527 per BTC (source: @OnchainLens). Based on @OnchainLens figures, the new tranche increased total holdings by about 0.49% and was executed roughly 57.6% above the reported portfolio average cost ($115,829 vs. $73,527) (source: @OnchainLens). Based on @OnchainLens data, the implied pre-purchase position was 629,376 BTC with an estimated average cost near $73,316, and this buy lifted the portfolio average by roughly $211 (source: @OnchainLens). For traders, the $115,829 tranche price and $73,527 portfolio average are key reference levels for monitoring large-buyer activity, according to @OnchainLens (source: @OnchainLens).

According to @lookonchain, whale address TNQsyU bought 13.73M TRX using 5.02M USDT yesterday, implying an average cost near 0.366 USDT per TRX based on the reported amounts, source: @lookonchain. According to @lookonchain, smart trader TWfFe1, who previously profited $277K trading TRX, purchased 1.414M TRX for $500K about an hour before the post, implying an average cost near 0.354 USDT per TRX based on the reported amounts, source: @lookonchain. According to @lookonchain, combined accumulation by the two wallets reached 15.144M TRX with 5.52M USDT deployed in the last day, indicating large on-chain spot purchases of TRX, source: @lookonchain.

According to @OnchainDataNerd, wallet 0x929 withdrew 373,580 LINK valued around $9.77M from Binance about 4 hours ago and accumulated a total of 663,580 LINK over three weeks at an average entry near $25.39, source: @OnchainDataNerd. Based on that average entry, the 663,580 LINK position implies an estimated cost basis of roughly $16.85M, source: @OnchainDataNerd. In contrast, whale 0xF23 deposited 220,000 LINK valued around $5.2M to Binance to realize about $2.6M in profit on this move, source: @OnchainDataNerd. Netting these two transactions shows an approximate 153,580 LINK outflow from Binance during this window, indicating more tokens moved off-exchange than onto it, source: @OnchainDataNerd.

According to @ai_9684xtpa, four addresses accumulated 580,995 LINK valued at approximately $13.86 million in the last 24 hours; source: @ai_9684xtpa (X, Aug 18, 2025). According to @ai_9684xtpa, address 0x99b...6A41E holds 273,060 LINK (about $4.76 million) with a cost basis of $17.45 and an unrealized profit of $2.26 million; source: @ai_9684xtpa (X, Aug 18, 2025). According to @ai_9684xtpa, address 0x4a8...91832 holds 321,362 LINK (about $4.70 million) with a cost basis of $14.62 and an unrealized profit of $3.57 million; source: @ai_9684xtpa (X, Aug 18, 2025).

According to @akshat_hk, the selling of tokens by seed investors to new buyers is a fundamental mechanism that increases the average entry cost basis for token holders and diversifies the holder base. This process supports greater market stability and liquidity, which are critical factors for traders analyzing potential price movements and entry points. Monitoring these shifts can provide strategic insights for trading decisions and understanding market depth.

According to @EmberCN, on-chain analysis based on withdrawal prices indicates an approximate average cost basis of $9.5 for Uniswap (UNI) and $49.3 for Compound (COMP) for a significant holder. The analyst notes that while these figures are not exact, they offer a valuable estimate for traders. These holdings are reportedly a mix of tokens held for some time and others acquired recently, providing traders with key potential support or psychological levels for these Ethereum ecosystem tokens.

According to glassnode, Bitcoin's long-term holder (LTH) realized price has increased to $45,340, indicating that coins acquired between $90K–$100K are transitioning into long-term status. This is due to the 155-day holding period, meaning buyers from December 2024 are now classified as LTHs, which raises the overall cost basis of this cohort. For traders, this shift signals a strengthening support zone around the $45,000 level as more coins are held by committed investors, potentially reducing immediate selling pressure and increasing market resilience. Source: glassnode Twitter, May 14, 2025.

According to glassnode, a few clusters of about 250K $ETH with cost bases between $2K–$2.05K have effectively disappeared as of March 28, indicating that some investors are selling at a loss. While a few higher-cost-basis holders are averaging down, overall accumulation appears limited at current price levels.

According to @glassnode, Chainlink's cost basis distribution reveals two significant price clusters at $14.6 with approximately 65 million LINK and $16.0 with about 20 million LINK. These levels are critical for traders as they trace back to long-term investors who have been active since August-October 2024. The engagement of these investors into 2025 suggests these clusters could act as potential support or resistance levels, depending on market conditions.

According to @glassnode, Bitcoin's URPD shows a filling liquidity gap when comparing February 23 to today. Although URPD lacks behavioral context, Coin Days Destroyed (CBD) provides insights into investor behavior, revealing which investors lowered their cost basis, capitulated, and where new demand has emerged.

According to Miles Deutscher, Bitcoin's short-term holder cost basis is approximately $92,000. Traders should note that capitulation often occurs below this level as holders liquidate their underwater positions. This makes $92,000 a critical level to monitor for potential market shifts.

According to glassnode, recent data indicates Bitcoin distribution activity at the $96-98K levels, primarily involving coins accumulated over the past week and in early February. This activity suggests that investors who purchased Bitcoin in September and October are engaging in trading to adjust their cost basis, either by raising it or accumulating further into it.

According to @glassnode, analysis of Bitcoin's cost basis distribution over the past 6 months highlights significant accumulation and redistribution trends. Investors adjusted their cost basis in response to market volatility, providing insights into market positioning during the recent sell-off.

According to glassnode, during past post-all-time-high corrections, specifically in May 2021, November 2021, April 2024, and February 2024, Bitcoin's price has historically moved towards -1 standard deviation below the Short-Term Holder cost basis. This metric is currently near $71K-$72K, suggesting a potential downside risk if past trends continue.