Galaxy Digital Transfers 10,000 BTC Causing Bitcoin Price Drop

Galaxy Digital transferred over 10,000 BTC, worth approximately $1.18 billion, to multiple exchanges, leading to a 3% drop in Bitcoin price, currently at $115K, down from its all-time high of $123K.

80,000 BTC Unloaded

  • A Satoshi-era whale liquidated 80,202 BTC acquired over 14 years ago.
  • The total value of the stash is nearly $10 billion, split across several transactions.
  • 40,192 BTC was sent to Galaxy Digital shortly before the latest transaction.
  • Galaxy Digital has possibly sold the 10,000 BTC and withdrawn $370 million in USDT from major exchanges like Binance and OKX.

Crypto entrepreneur AB Kuai Dong indicated that further selling may occur but noted the market's resilience so far.

Novogratz: Bullish on Ethereum

  • Galaxy Digital CEO Michael Novogratz stated that Ethereum may outperform Bitcoin due to a supply crunch and rising institutional demand.
  • Ethereum is trading around $3,630, with potential to break above $4,000.
  • Companies like BitMine Immersion Technologies and Sharplink Gaming hold over 1.3 million ETH valued at over $5 billion collectively.

Regarding Bitcoin, Novogratz suggested it could reach $150,000 this cycle.

BTC Price Outlook

  • PlanB predicts Bitcoin may remain overbought in the coming months based on historical RSI data.
  • Despite nearing all-time highs, PlanB claims Bitcoin is still undervalued by ten times.
  • There is significant speculation from retail traders and Wall Street on Bitcoin's future price.