Arman Shirinyan
Silk Road-related wallet saw enormous $2 billion transfer in last 24 hours
A significant movement on the Bitcoin network has been spotted involving a U.S. government-labeled address associated with the Silk Road seizure. The address, bc1qje…wzde, transferred approximately 29.8K BTC, equivalent to around $2 billion, to two new addresses. The first address, bc1qla…2zek, received 9,999.999 BTC, while the second address, bc1qng…kz4c, received 19,799.99 BTC.
The most likely explanations for this action could be operational modifications, fund redistribution or actions related to future sales. It is unlikely that these Bitcoins will be sold on the market right away, given the size of the transfer, as this could have a problematic effect on the price of the cryptocurrency.
Operational security measures frequently include redistribution of funds to ensure that large amounts of assets are not held in a single address, thereby minimizing risk. Another possible explanation is that these Bitcoins are being prepared for future sales, possibly to recoup government costs or put the money back into the economy. To avoid disrupting the market, abrupt large-scale sales are usually avoided.
Currently the price of Bitcoin is approximately $66,770. It encountered some resistance at $68,000. If the price is able to overcome this barrier, the chart indicates that Bitcoin may be ready for a breakout.
Currently it is consolidating below this crucial resistance level of $70,000. The way the market feels may change if a government transfers such a substantial quantity of Bitcoin. This could create bearish pressure if market players interpret it as an indication of approaching sales.
But in the short run, there might not be much of an effect on the market if these funds are just being reallocated for operational or security purposes. The way that the price of Bitcoin is moving right now suggests that the market is being cautious after an unsuccessful attempt to break the $70,000 threshold.
