Bitcoin Sees $424 Million in Transactions Amid Price Volatility
Significant Bitcoin Transactions
Whale Alert reported three significant Bitcoin transactions totaling $424 million in the past 24 hours. These transactions involved 4,382 BTC, with two large transfers of 1,875 BTC ($180.8 million) and 1,808 BTC ($176.4 million) between unknown wallets, and a third transfer of 699 BTC ($68.8 million) from Kraken to Bitfinex. The intent behind these movements remains unclear, but they could indicate whales positioning themselves ahead of potential market shifts or facilitating over-the-counter (OTC) deals.
Bitcoin Price Action and Market Insights
Bitcoin's price has been trading sluggishly below $100,000, dropping 1.97% in the last 24 hours to $96,082. Despite briefly surpassing $100,000 following a mixed U.S. jobs report, the cryptocurrency has struggled to maintain momentum. Market analysts attribute this volatility to cooling demand and reduced speculative interest.
According to CryptoQuant, Bitcoin's demand growth has slowed since early December, suggesting that renewed demand may be necessary for the next significant rally. Additionally, Glassnode reported a decline in the seven-day average funding rate, now at 0.004%, down 85% from its December peak. This indicates waning interest in leveraged long positions, which could lead to choppy or corrective price action without fresh leverage.
These developments highlight the complex interplay between Bitcoin's price movements, market sentiment, and broader economic factors.
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