2024-07-09 15:03:35
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German Government's Bitcoin Sell-Off Impacts Cryptocurrency Market
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Bitcoin Drops as German Government Moves Another $500M of Assets
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The German government moved another $500 million worth of Bitcoin assets, causing the cryptocurrency's price to drop by 3% to as low as $55,000. The German government's Bitcoin holdings have now reduced to 23,800 BTC worth $1.3 billion, according to blockchain data. The price action came amid a broader market slide and concerns over a potential supply overhang as the German and U.S. governments sell seized assets and the defunct Mt. Gox exchange starts to issue repayments.
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Bitcoin, Ether Reverse Losses as Germany Gets Back $200M BTC From Exchanges
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Bitcoin and Ether reversed their losses as the German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) received over $200 million worth of Bitcoin back from various exchanges, helping revive market sentiment. The BKA had seized almost 50,000 BTC in 2013, worth over $2 billion at the time, from the operators of a film piracy website, and received the asset in mid-January after a 'voluntary transfer' from the suspects.
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German gov’t prepares for next $276M BTC sell-off
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The German government has continued its Bitcoin sell-off, moving 3,100 BTC worth $178 million in one hour on July 9. The government also withdrew 1,700 BTC worth $91.78 million from Bitstamp. The main government address currently holds around 26,000 BTC worth $1.5 billion, while the address used to off-load holdings currently holds 4,800 BTC worth $276.61 million, indicating plans for further sell-offs. Despite the sell-offs, several indicators suggest Bitcoin is ready to bounce back, with the..
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