Whale Moves $2 Billion Worth of Bitcoin

Silk Road-related wallet saw enormous $2 billion transfer in last 24 hours.

Azcnews Whale Moves $2 Billion Worth Of Bitcoin

A notable activity has been observed on the Bitcoin network involving a U.S. government-labeled address linked to the Silk Road seizure. The address, bc1qje…wzde, moved approximately 29.8K BTC, worth around $2 billion, to two new addresses. The first address, bc1qla…2zek, received 9,999.999 BTC, while the second address, bc1qng…kz4c, was credited with 19,799.99 BTC.

This transfer could be attributed to several reasons, such as operational adjustments, fund redistribution, or preparations for future sales. Given the scale of the transaction, it is improbable that these Bitcoins will be sold immediately, as this could adversely impact the cryptocurrency’s price.

Frequently, operational security measures involve redistributing funds to ensure that large amounts are not concentrated in a single address, thus reducing risk. Another plausible reason is the preparation for future sales, possibly aimed at recovering government expenses or reinjecting funds into the economy. To prevent market disruption, large-scale sales are typically avoided.


Currently, Bitcoin is priced around $66,770, facing resistance at the $68,000 mark. Should it surpass this barrier, the chart suggests a potential breakout. At present, Bitcoin is consolidating below the critical resistance level of $70,000. The market sentiment could shift if a government transfers such a large amount of Bitcoin, potentially creating bearish pressure if traders see it as a sign of impending sales.

However, in the short term, the market might remain unaffected if these funds are merely being reallocated for operational or security reasons. Bitcoin’s current price movement indicates a cautious market sentiment following a failed attempt to break the $70,000 threshold.

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