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Half a Billion Dollars in Cryptocurrency Moves Spark Market Caution

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First reported by Walla · 15 hours ago

What happened

Two major cryptocurrency transfers totaling nearly $500 million occurred within hours, stirring market caution. A dormant Bitcoin wallet moved $188 million worth of bitcoins, while the U.S. government transferred nearly $300 million in crypto assets to Coinbase Prime. These moves have investors on edge, though experts note they may not indicate immediate sales.

01A dormant Bitcoin wallet moved 2,931 bitcoins worth about $188 million after seven years of inactivity.
02The U.S. government transferred 3,940 bitcoins and over 30,000 Ethereum tokens to Coinbase Prime, totaling nearly $300 million.
03These assets come from government seizure portfolios and were moved to a custody platform, not necessarily for sale.
04Large transfers to exchanges often raise concerns about potential sell-offs in the crypto market.
05Experts warn that such transfers can be technical and do not always signal imminent selling.
06The scale of these moves is enough to increase investor nervousness in the cryptocurrency market.

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