The world of Crypto Assets witnessed an unexpected dramatic event today. On-chain data analysis firm Lookonchain discovered that the renowned investment company Galaxy Digital transferred approximately 10,000 Bitcoins to an exchange in just 8 hours, with a total value exceeding 600 million USD. What makes these Bitcoins special is that they were created in 2009-2010, the era when Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto was active, and they have remained dormant ever since, not even moving during the historical price peaks of Bitcoin in 2017 and 2021.



This move has attracted widespread attention from the market for three main reasons: First, this batch of Bitcoins can be considered "museum-quality" artifacts, as their age even surpasses the time many investors have been involved with Crypto Assets. Second, this transfer is being conducted by a large institution like Galaxy Digital, rather than ordinary individual investors. Finally, this action happens to occur during a sensitive period when the price of Bitcoin is hovering around the $30,000 mark, adding extra uncertainty to the market.

The market reacted strongly to this. On social media, analysts have expressed their opinions; investors are divided into two camps, with some hoping that this funding will not have too great an impact on the market, while others are calculating how much return they would have if they had invested in Bitcoin in 2009. Notably, this news also led to severe fluctuations in the Crypto Assets derivatives market, with the total liquidation amount reaching $280 million in a short period.

Regarding the sudden transfer of this batch of Bitcoin, various speculations have emerged in the market. Some believe it may be certain government agencies liquidating assets, while others speculate that early Bitcoin miners have decided to cash out their profits. However, most opinions suggest that regardless of the final use of this batch of Bitcoin, it could have a significant impact on the market.

Currently, the entire Crypto Assets community is closely monitoring the developments. Such rare large-scale fund movements often signal potential volatility in the market. For ordinary investors, it is better to carefully assess their own investment strategies and manage risks rather than overly focus on the actions of these big players. After all, in this rapidly changing market, staying calm and rational is more important than anything else.
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SchrodingerGasvip
· 07-25 17:50
600 million dumping? The irrational threshold in game theory is coming.
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RugDocScientistvip
· 07-25 17:49
Is another Whale going to dump?
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FlatlineTradervip
· 07-25 17:45
The market is a bit uncertain.
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LiquidationWatchervip
· 07-25 17:44
liquidation ptsd intensifies... not this shit again
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DegenWhisperervip
· 07-25 17:43
Just fall, I've gotten used to it.
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