Bitcoin News: Bhutan Moves 751 BTC Sparking Speculations, What’s Happening?

Bitcoin News: Bhutan sparked speculation by moving 751 BTC to new wallets, fueling market curiosity about its intentions and potential impact on BTC price.
By Rupam Roy
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Highlights

  • Bhutan moves 751 BTC to three new wallets, sparking market speculation.
  • The transfer was valued at $74.15 million fuels uncertainty about the government's intentions.
  • Bhutan still holds 10,600 BTC, ranking fourth globally in government holdings.
  • BTC price records a slight pullback, exchanging hands at $98,630.

Bitcoin News: The Bhutan Government has once again made headlines in the crypto space with its recent BTC movements. According to data, the government has moved 751 BTC to three new wallets recently, which has sparked heavy speculations in the market. Following the development, the flagship crypto also recorded a slight pullback and dropped below the $99K mark.

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Bitcoin News: Bhutan Fuels Speculation With Latest BTC Transfer

On-chain transaction tracker Spot On Chain flagged the latest BTC movement in a recent X post. The data revealed that Bhutan moved approximately 751.31 BTC, valued at around $74.15 million, to three newly created wallets. The firm suggested these could be internal transfers rather than an offload.

Bitcoin news: Bhutan BTC movement
Source: Spot On Chain, X

Bhutan has been actively moving its Bitcoin holdings in recent months. The last recorded movement before this took place on January 17, when 633 BTC were transferred to two new wallets. However, these assets remained untouched during writing. This has given some relief to the investors, indicating that this is an internal transfer rather than a dump.

Usually, these large volume transfers often impact market sentiment. Meanwhile, on December 9, 2024, Bhutan offloaded 402 BTC in an over-the-counter (OTC) deal with QCP Capital at an average price of $98,700 per BTC. This sale generated roughly $39.7 million.

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Bhutan Still Holds Top Bitcoin Holder Ranking

Bhutan is no stranger to Bitcoin investments. The country currently holds approximately 10,600 BTC, valued at around $1.05 billion. These assets are spread across 23 wallets, making Bhutan the fourth-largest government Bitcoin holder in the world.

Bhutan’s involvement in the crypto space first came to light in 2023 when reports suggested the country had been mining Bitcoin since 2019. Over the years, Bhutan has continued accumulating BTC, using its hydroelectric power resources to fuel its mining operations.

Besides, it also comes amid growing interest in the digital assets space on a global scale. Recently, US crypto czar David Sacks revealed that the administration is evaluating a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve.

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BTC Price Records Slight Pullback

Following the development, BTC price today recorded a slight pullback and exchanged hands at $98,630. However, it still remained in the green, with Bitcoin Futures Open Interest soaring over 1.5%, indicating growing market confidence.

Meanwhile, recent reports also showed that BTC whales have taken the recent dip as an opportunity to bag more. This has further fueled speculations over a potential rally ahead for the flagship crypto. However, investors are keeping a close track of the Bhutan Government’s stance on BTC, as it still remains one of the top Bitcoin-holding nations.

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Rupam Roy
Rupam is a seasoned professional with three years of experience in the financial market, where he has developed a reputation as a meticulous research analyst and insightful journalist. He thrives on exploring the dynamic nuances of the financial landscape. Currently serving as a sub-editor at Coingape, Rupam's expertise extends beyond conventional boundaries. His role involves breaking stories, analyzing AI-related developments, providing real-time updates on the crypto market, and presenting insightful economic news. Rupam's career is characterized by a deep passion for unraveling the complexities of finance and delivering impactful stories that resonate with a diverse audience.
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