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US Government Moves 15,940 Bitcoins to Coinbase Prime - Potential Market Impact

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

a year ago


  1. BTC Falls 5% After Major Transfers
  2. Potential Market Impact
  3. Significance of Big Bitcoin Transactions

  4. The US Government recently transferred a significant amount of Bitcoin to the Coinbase Prime platform. The total transfer amounted to 15,940 BTC, valued at approximately $966.4 million. These transfers occurred over the year in three separate transactions, according to Lookonchain data.

    BTC Falls 5% After Major Transfers

    After the first two transactions, which occurred one after another within a short interval, the value of Bitcoin slightly declined by 5% over three days. Although there is no direct causal evidence linking the transfers to the price change, there is a possibility that BTC may fall below $56k during the upcoming weekend.

    Potential Market Impact

    The large transfer of Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime can be seen as a significant movement of cryptocurrency from the government reserve to the exchange for further trading. Coinbase Prime is a platform designed for institutional clients, meaning these Bitcoins might be ready for further trading or investment by large market participants.

    Significance of Big Bitcoin Transactions

    While such transfers provide investors with a large amount of cryptocurrency for trading, they can sometimes lead to shifts in market sentiment and prices. Despite the price decline after the transfers, it is unknown whether these transactions triggered the price changes or if other factors were involved. According to Lookonchain, large Bitcoin transactions could affect the market price of the currency, particularly when executed through specialized platforms like Coinbase Prime.

    This case illustrates that significant actions by major institutional or government participants can seriously impact the dynamics of the cryptocurrency market. The transfer of Bitcoins to a platform for institutional investors could indicate preparation for active trading or investment, reflecting on market prices and sentiments.

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