3 Altcoins that Crypto Whales are Quietly Hunting for Potential March 2026

Jakarta, Pintu News – With only a few days left in February, crypto whales are quietly starting to reposition. In general, the market is still shrouded in uncertainty, but on-chain data suggests a different narrative.

Large cap holders are selectively adding exposure to three tokens-one that is still searching for direction, one that is eyeing breakout momentum, and one that is aiming for more upside potential. As March approaches, large holders seem to be choosing to move early.

Uniswap (UNI)

Uniswap (UNI) is one of the interesting assets as it shows whale activity ahead of March. Despite the general market correction, UNI prices rose nearly 15.5% on February 26, 2026, touched $4.29, and then corrected sharply.

However, the whales don’t seem to be wavering. On-chain data shows that large holders increased their UNI holdings from 639.06 million to 640 million tokens-and that increase occurred on February 26 alone. At current prices, the sudden accumulation was worth about $1 million in a matter of hours, indicating quiet confidence despite the price dropping from its daily peak.

The chart context helps explain the situation. UNI is consolidating within a symmetrical triangle pattern that is still developing: a series of lower highs meets higher lows as the two trend lines get closer together.

The previous two attempts to break the upper resistance area were strongly rejected, with selling pressure appearing right at the triangle boundary. The long tail of the candle in today’s session reflects that dynamic-momentum is pushing up, while supply is holding back.

However, smart money positioning still looks aggressive as the Smart Money Index remains well above the signal line. This maintains the chance of a breakout, especially if broader market conditions improve. A confirmed 12-hour candle close above $4.21 could validate the breakout and give UNI a bullish direction.

From there, upside potential could open up towards $4.88, even $5.95 if rotation into the DeFi sector strengthens meaningfully throughout March.

On the downside, $3.81 is a key support area. If this level is broken, UNI risks moving towards the lower border of the triangle. However, buyers have consistently defended the zone since early February, so the symmetrical triangle structure is still maintained and continues to narrow.

Even so, if the overall market selling pressure increases, traders need to closely monitor whale and smart money positions.

Bitcoin Cash (BCH)

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) was another asset that showed suddenly more aggressive whale accumulation. On February 26, BCH had only risen about 1.5%, lagging behind the broader market. However, taking a longer view, BCH’s annualized performance increased by almost 70% year-on-year-a figure that stands out, as many major cryptocurrencies did not record similar gains.

This long-term strength seems to be fueling renewed confidence. The largest group of BCH holders-wallets with holdings of 100,000 to 1,000,000 coins-increased deposits from 4.3 million to 4.4 million coins today, equivalent to nearly $50 million. The movement is fast and decisive.

Interestingly, the whales gradually reduced their holdings until February 25. After that, a “shoulder” began to form in the inverse head-and-shoulders pattern.

Price movements began to appear on February 24. Entering February 26, accumulation increased sharply. The timing seemed measured: the whales waited for the pattern structure to form more clearly before adding to the position. This reflects disciplined positioning rather than reactive buying. On the 8-hour chart, BCH had rallied about 10% since February 24, before correcting.

Currently, the price is approaching the neckline area of the inverse head-and-shoulders pattern. A confirmed breakout above $598 would signal a breakout of the neckline-a scenario that could potentially be tested in March. Based on the pattern’s projections, that could open up upside room towards $777. But before that, BCH needs to break $570 which is a strong technical resistance.

Looking at BCH’s year-on-year track record, these targets-both the neckline (about 19% from a certain level) and the follow-up targets-are not impossible. However, this scenario has a clear invalidation limit. Failure to retake $508 could be an early warning. A drop below $470 would weaken the pattern significantly.

While a close below $423 would invalidate the structure completely, as well as collapse the whale accumulation narrative that underpins it.

Chainlink (LINK)

Chainlink (LINK) rounds out the three tokens showing increasingly assertive whale accumulation ahead of March. Throughout the period up to February 25, LINK experienced sustained selling pressure from the whales.

However, the situation changed on February 26. Large holders increased their holdings from 591.96 million to 592.33 million tokens, an increase of about 370,000 LINKs. At current prices, the accumulation is worth approximately $3.5 million-marking a fairly abrupt change in position.

The trigger for this shift is clear. On the 12-hour chart, Chainlink yesterday broke out of an inverse head-and-shoulders pattern, as projected by analysts on the BeInCrypto page. This was not an “anticipatory” buy; the whale entered after the breakout was confirmed, so the addition of the position was more evidence-based than speculation.

After the breakout, LINK faced resistance at $9.62 and corrected, possibly due to profit-taking. However, the price is still holding strong around $9.28, which is seen as an important support zone. This level needs to be maintained so that the bullish structure is not broken.

There is an additional layer of strength from the flow of funds indicator. The Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) broke above the zero line on February 20. This movement occurred before the breakout, so it can be read as a signal of institutional funds entering LINK before the price moved significantly. Currently, the CMF stands at 0.13.

A rise towards 0.18 could confirm stronger institutional participation as well as give LINK momentum for the next phase of upside. Should the buying pick up and sentiment remains positive, a break above $9.62 then $10.05 could potentially pave the way towards the projected realized target of $11.70.

The invalidation limit is relatively clear. A correction towards $8.51 is an early warning signal. A price close below $8.04 would weaken the structure significantly and put the overall bullish thesis at risk.

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Reference:

BeInCrypto. Altcoins Crypto Whales Are Buying in March 2026. Accessed on February 27, 2026