Lookonchain, a smart whale tracking service, recently revealed that Galaxy Digital moved a substantial amount of Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime.
Galaxy Digital, led by well-known Bitcoin advocate and former Goldman Sachs partner Mike Novogratz, completed four large transfers totaling 1,652 BTC, valued at approximately $89.9 million.
The transfer stirred significant excitement within the cryptocurrency community, with many crypto enthusiasts voicing their concerns about the sale in response to the announcement on social media.
Galaxy Digital deposited 1,458 $BTC($78.5M) to #CoinbasePrime 8 hours ago. pic.twitter.com/y0G1jcXJtv
— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) September 7, 2024
Bitcoin started September on a bearish note, crashing below $53,000 with most altcoins following suit.
Despite this recent correction, many analysts are still bullish on the renewal of the bull run, anticipating a rebound after the Fed lowers interest rates. Another major factor that could play in igniting the said surge will be the outcome of the U.S. elections.
Mike Novogratz is one of the people that are bullish for Bitcoin in the long-term, and his company’s crypto strategy is evidence of that.
Peter Schiff, a well-known critic of Bitcoin and prominent economist, has once again targeted the leading cryptocurrency.
gFidelity Investments’ Jurrien Timmer, the director of global macro, has weighed in on the ongoing debate about Bitcoin’s potential to surpass gold in market value. While he acknowledges that Bitcoin could eventually rival gold, he doesn’t foresee this happening anytime soon.
Arthur Hayes anticipates Bitcoin reaching an eye-catching price point before the market cycle peaks, suggesting a significant rally fueled by monetary expansion.
Ethereum’s blockchain underwent a significant shift on September 15, 2022, moving from a proof-of-work (PoW) security model to proof-of-stake (PoS).