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Bitcoin Hits $45K Amid Coinbase’s Transfer of 4,069 BTC

Bitcoin surges past $45K amid strategic institutional transactions and bullish market momentum, signaling the potential for further gains.
Bitcoin Hits $45K Amid Coinbase’s Transfer of 4,069 BTC

Highlights

  • Bitcoin breaks $45K, signaling bullish momentum with $182.26M moved to Coinbase.
  • On-chain metrics reveal 1.02M BTC traded at $42,560, establishing a strong support level.
  • Analysts eye $48,000-$51,326 range for Bitcoin pre-halving, amid high market leverage.

Bitcoin has demonstrated bullish momentum potential after breaking through the $45K mark in the last hour. At the same time, a set of strategic transactions involving 4069 Bitcoins valued at around $182.26 million were carried out, starting with an unknown wallet to Coinbase Institutional.

This was soon followed by withdrawals of 2,510 Bitcoins worth more than $112 million to two unknown wallets. In addition, 1359 Bitcoins worth $60.8 million were moved from Coinbase Institutional to another wallet of unknown identity.

These trades, which took place just before the opening of U.S. trading hours, point to involvement by large institutional investors from America. The amount and the timing of these transfers have led to a curious interest among investors about what awaits Bitcoin’s future.

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Institutional Moves and Market Response

Crypto analyst Ali Martinez shed light on Bitcoin’s On-Chain Metrics, showing that 1.02 million BTC was traded at the $42,560 price range, which is a significant volume. This indicates that Bitcoin has a solid support level, which gives it the current market position. Martinez also noted critical resistance levels at $47,360 and $56,970, which are the possible targets for Bitcoin target.

These insights come when the cryptocurrency market closely monitors the implications of these large-scale transactions on Coinbase. The market is interested to see whether this activity will push Bitcoin toward the projected resistance levels, which provide a large upside potential.

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Economic Uncertainty and Bitcoin’s Appeal

These market movements are situated in a larger economic environment characterized by volatility and fears of bank collapse. As the world is in a time of economic instability, Robert Kiyosaki, author of ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad,’ has emphasized financial preparedness. He endorses assets like Bitcoin as critical buffers against economic upheaval, which will see significant appreciation in their price when markets are down.

The same line of thinking is held by other financial specialists who regard Bitcoin as an alternative in case banking collapses. The likes of Cathie Wood from ARK Invest and Arthur Hayes, former CEO of BitMex, have proven that Bitcoin can beat any conventional asset during financial turmoil.

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Bitcoin’s Price Trend

With the price of Bitcoin stabilizing around $45,124, crypto markets are crossing their fingers in hopes that an upside is finally coming. The latest increase in the price of BTC to its highest levels since early February has provided some respite from an otherwise flat market that had been trading within a range ever since mid-January.

Analysts such as Michaël van de Poppe predict that Bitcoin could hit between $48,000 and $ 51,326 before the block subsidy halving event, which is slated around April 17. This event, decreasing the reward for mining new blocks, is expected to impact Bitcoin’s price greatly.

Nevertheless, care should be taken since the current price pump is associated with higher leverage in the market. A significant increase in open interest of $982 million within less than 24 hours implies the probability of movements ahead. This leveraged activity emphasizes the importance of market participants being ready for sharp price fluctuations.

Read Also: Solana Price Prediction: How $SOL Could Hit $140 After Breaking $100 Barrier.

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Kelvin Munene Murithi

Kelvin Munene is a crypto and finance journalist with over 5 years of experience, offering in-depth market analysis and expert commentary . With a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Actuarial Science from Mount Kenya University, Kelvin is known for his meticulous research and strong writing skills, particularly in cryptocurrency, blockchain, and financial markets. His work has been featured across top industry publications such as Coingape, Cryptobasic, MetaNews, Cryptotimes, Coinedition, TheCoinrepublic, Cryptotale, and Analytics Insight among others, where he consistently provides timely updates and insightful content. Kelvin’s focus lies in uncovering emerging trends in the crypto space, delivering factual and data-driven analyses that help readers make informed decisions. His expertise extends across market cycles, technological innovations, and regulatory shifts that shape the crypto landscape. Beyond his professional achievements, Kelvin has a passion for chess, traveling, and exploring new adventures.

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