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The asset manager's crypto assets surged 63% to $79.6 billion as investors returned, but holdings remain 23% below year-ago levels.

Bitcoin whales are accumulating before Wednesday's US inflation report, despite $744 million in recent spot ETF withdrawals. According to an Oct. 13 CryptoQuant report, large holders have increased their combined Bitcoin holdings to 3.03 million BTC, with accumulation accelerati…