Bitcoin continues to surprise, and recent market events prove it can be as volatile as it is stable.
After all the market turbulence, a saga has come to an end.
The German government sold all its Bitcoin holdings, which were worth a total of $2.9 billion.
According to Arkham Intelligence, Germany’s wallet, designated as “BKA” has transferred its remaining 3,094 BTC to an over-the-counter selling service, effectively depleting all of its holdings.
BREAKING: The German Government is now out of Bitcoin.
The German Government just sent 3846.05 BTC ($223.81M) to Flow Traders and 139Po (likely institutional deposit/OTC service).
The German Government has 0 BTC ($0.00M) remaining. pic.twitter.com/R2vfylR1b2
— Arkham (@ArkhamIntel) July 12, 2024
At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $58,230, reporting a minimum 1% increase in the last 24 hours.
Bitcoin mining has undergone a notable shift over the past decade, moving away from hydrocarbon fuels and adopting more sustainable energy practices.
In a recent live address, U.S. President Donald Trump declared that a new base tariff of 10% would be applied universally to all countries.
Metaplanet, a Tokyo-based investment firm, has continued its aggressive push into Bitcoin by acquiring an additional 160 BTC for approximately $13.3 million.
Bitcoin’s downward trend could persist longer than expected, according to some analysts who see similarities with the 2022 bear market.