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SpaceX Transfers $268 Million in Bitcoin: What Does It Indicate?
The large wallets that had been dormant for months or even years have started to regain activity. Recently, SpaceX transferred 2,495 Bitcoins (approximately $268 million) on October 21, highlighting how major companies are quietly rearranging their positions.
When Bitcoin whales transfer, some inevitably land on centralized exchanges like Binance, indicating potential selling pressure or access to liquidity.
The numbers indicate that:
Monthly Bitcoin inflows to Binance from Bitcoin whales: 5,600 Bitcoins (from the highest levels in a year).
June Spike: Average inflows of 9,000 Bitcoins.
Retail Investors: Surprisingly quiet, with an average of only 600 Bitcoins per month, even as Bitcoin reached its all-time high of $126,000.
This shows that retail investors are either cautious, poorly allocated, or waiting for an improvement in market conditions.
The significance of this:
Whales can suddenly move markets. Their actions can lead to sharp liquidity slides, sudden spikes in volatility, and immediate changes in investor sentiment.