U.Today - The **popular blockchain tracker Whale Alert** has identified a significant cryptocurrency transaction involving the U.S.-based exchange **Coinbase**. This major transfer comes as the price of Bitcoin, the world’s leading cryptocurrency, has seen a notable increase.

## 3,000 BTC Deposited to Coinbase
A staggering **3,000 BTC**, valued at **$205,920,028**, has been deposited into Coinbase. This transaction occurred roughly two hours ago. Additionally, Whale Alert reported another transfer of **1,501 BTC** (worth **$103,243,667**) from one anonymous wallet to another.

Since **October 25**, Bitcoin's price has risen by **3.68%**, moving from around **$66,500** to **$68,865**. Over the past day, the cryptocurrency has increased by nearly **2%**.

Earlier, Bitcoin experienced a decline of **2.57%** following negative news from the **Middle East** and reports of investigations involving a major player in the market. However, Coinbase’s CEO **Paolo Ardoino** has dismissed these claims as **fake news**.

## MicroStrategy Outperforms Bitcoin Annually
In a recent tweet, **Michael Saylor**, the founder of **MicroStrategy**, shared insights indicating that his company's stock has outperformed Bitcoin over the past four years. MicroStrategy began acquiring BTC in August **2020** with its free cash reserves, adopting a robust Bitcoin strategy. According to Saylor, Bitcoin has surged by **51%** annually, outperforming major indices like the **S&P 500** (+14%), **real estate** (+10%), **gold** (+7%), and **bonds** (-5%).

Compared to Bitcoin, **MicroStrategy (MSTR)** has shown an impressive **101%** in annualized performance. The company continues to purchase Bitcoin regularly, raising nearly **$1 billion** from investors to bolster its holdings. This positions MicroStrategy as an unofficial ETF, attracting investors looking to gain exposure to Bitcoin’s potential growth.

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Massive $206 Million Bitcoin Deposit Shakes Largest US Exchange, Coinbase

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