$150 Million Bitcoin Transfer Caught by Whale Alert – What It Could Mean
The cryptocurrency market has been experiencing mixed trends, and now a major transaction has caught the attention of investors. On May 27, blockchain tracking service Whale Alert reported that Coinbase, a leading U.S.-based crypto exchange, received a massive Bitcoin transfer worth over $150 million.
According to the data, the transfer involved a total of 1,588 BTC and was split into two separate transactions completed within an hour. The first transaction sent 910 BTC (worth around $100.2 million), while the second moved 678 BTC (worth approximately $74.7 million). Both transfers originated from anonymous wallets.
Should Investors Worry About Selling Pressure?
Such large transfers to exchanges often raise concerns in the crypto community. Typically, when Bitcoin is moved from private wallets to exchanges, it may suggest the sender plans to sell, which can increase market selling pressure.
However, the exact purpose of this transfer remains unclear. It’s possible the owner is simply rebalancing their portfolio or moving assets for security or operational reasons, rather than preparing to sell.
Bitcoin Price Holding Strong
Despite these massive transfers, Bitcoin's price has remained stable—and even slightly increased. According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin rose by 1.06% over the last 24 hours, reaching $110,194 at the time of reporting. This is just a 1.59% drop from its all-time high of $111,970, achieved five days earlier.
The continued strength in Bitcoin’s price is largely driven by growing demand for Bitcoin ETFs. Recently, U.Today reported that 7,869 BTC flowed into spot Bitcoin ETFs in a single day, indicating strong investor interest
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