BlackRock Moves $339M in Bitcoin as Traders Brace for ‘Massive’ Sell-Off — What Does It Mean for Price?
BlackRock transferred 3,743 Bitcoin (worth approximately $339 million) and 7,204 Ethereum (worth about $22 million) to Coinbase Prime, raising concerns among traders about a potential large-scale sell-off. The move, observed via blockchain data, originated from wallets linked to BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. While such transfers don’t always indicate an immediate sale, they often precede increased market volatility.
Market reactions were mixed, with some traders expressing alarm and others cautioning that the transfer might not lead to selling. In a recent interview, BlackRock’s head of ETFs, Jay Jacobs, stated that Bitcoin ETFs are still in their "early days," with many investors still in the learning phase.
At the time of reporting, Bitcoin was trading around $92,000, stuck in a consolidation range between approximately $85,600 and $93,700. Analysts suggest the market lacks clear directional momentum and may continue fluctuating sideways until new liquidity enters.
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