BlackRock Unleashes $428 Million Bitcoin & Ethereum Market Shockwave

BlackRock has resumed its consistent sell-off activities, moving substantial amounts of Bitcoin and Ethereum to Coinbase. This marks a continuation of a pattern, with the firm making significant deposits just 24 hours after previous transfers. On Tuesday, on-chain monitoring firm Lookonchain reported that BlackRock transferred 2,292 BTC and 9,976 ETH to Coinbase, totaling nearly $430 million. This particular move represents the second instance of such token transfers this week, which are widely perceived as attempts to sell off holdings.
These recurring Bitcoin and Ethereum deposits by BlackRock have been observed over recent months, coinciding with persistent volatilities in the broader cryptocurrency market. Although BlackRock has not officially clarified the purpose behind these steady crypto transfers, market analysts and crypto traders widely interpret the frequent movements from the firm to a crypto exchange as selling endeavors. This has led to considerable speculation among market watchers regarding the duration of BlackRock's selling activities and whether the firm maintains its previously bullish stance on these digital assets.
The most recent deposit by BlackRock occurred concurrently with a general market downtrend. Leading cryptocurrencies were trading in the red zone, with Bitcoin experiencing a 0.49% daily decrease and Ethereum showing a 0.56% decline over the last day. Furthermore, following BlackRock's substantial sell-out, its Bitcoin ETF recorded a significant outflow of $118.64 million on Monday. This outflow suggests a weakened interest among institutional investors and a fading momentum for the fund. The widespread negative trend impacting both the broader crypto market and major crypto ETFs has continued to fuel fear among retail investors.
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