Summary:
The US Government moved approximately $240 million worth of seized Bitcoin (BTC) to a Coinbase Prime address, sparking concerns about a potential sale.
The 3,940 Bitcoin originated from narcotics trafficker Banmeet Singh, confiscated during his trial in January 2024.
This follows a previous sale of $2 billion worth of bitcoin by the government in April 2024, which also negatively impacted the digital market.
Bitcoin's price dropped below $61,000 following the news, while the broader cryptocurrency market, including Ether (ETH), also experienced declines.
This incident adds to the recent volatility in the cryptocurrency market, fueled by factors such as Mt. Gox repayments and potential government sales of seized Bitcoin.
Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a decline, dropping towards $60,000, after a wallet linked to the US Government transferred approximately $240 million worth of seized BTC to a Coinbase Prime address. This move sparked concerns among traders that the government might sell these digital assets.
The 3,940 bitcoin transferred originated from narcotics trafficker Banmeet Singh, confiscated during his trial in January 2024. This incident follows a previous sale of $2 billion worth of bitcoin by the government in April 2024, which also negatively impacted the digital market. In March 2023, the government sold 9,861 coins for $216 million.
This news impacted the broader cryptocurrency market, with the CoinDesk 20 Index also experiencing a decline. Ether (ETH) dropped by 1.6% on the day. Bitcoin's price briefly recovered from its recent drop related to Mt. Gox repayments but then slid again upon this news, ultimately falling below $61,000.
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