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Market giants are eagerly awaiting the next Bitcoin rally!
3.06pm ▪ 3 minute read ▪ by Luc Jose A.
The bitcoin market has recently gone through weeks of fear and uncertainty, with a significant drop in prices. Amid this turbulence, giants like Binance and other savvy investors are betting on a promising future for bitcoin. They have taken advantage of the situation to bolster their BTC reserves. Their strategic moves indicate an optimistic long-term outlook for the leading cryptocurrency.
Strategic Accumulations During a Recession
In recent weeks, the bitcoin market has experienced volatility characterized by panic selling. This situation has been exacerbated by the liquidation of a significant stock of bitcoin by the German authorities and the repayment of debts of Mt. Gox. In this climate of uncertainty, Binance has taken a direction opposite to the general panic. Instead of selling, the cryptocurrency exchange has increased its reserves of 41,000 BTC, bringing the total to over 620,000 BTC.
At the same time, other exchanges such as Bitfinex and Upbit have increased their holdings, adding 13,000 and 5,000 BTC respectively. Outside of these platforms, whales, these large holders of bitcoin, have also taken advantage of the price decline to accumulate more BTC. Ki Young Ju, founder of CryptoQuant, revealed that these holders have acquired 85,000 BTC in the last 30 days at an average price of $57,000.
Bitcoin Market Analysis and Outlook
The increase in bitcoin reserves by cryptocurrency exchanges and whales shows growing support for the cryptocurrency even during times of volatility. These strategic moves could very well herald the start of the longest bull run in bitcoin history, according to some experts at CryptoQuant.
Despite significant sell-offs by the German government and Mt. Gox-related liquidations, bitcoin has rebounded, reaching $64,000 at the time of writing. Some experts are even predicting that the cryptocurrency could hit a new all-time high by the end of the month.
As the number of wallets holding at least 10 BTC continues to increase, investors could see a significant market transformation. The coming weeks will be crucial to assess whether this accumulation phase marks the beginning of a renewed period of prosperity. However, investors must remain cautious and monitor new developments to effectively navigate this ever-changing financial landscape.
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Luke Jose A.
A graduate of Sciences Po Toulouse and holder of a blockchain consultant certification issued by Alyra, I joined the Cointribune adventure in 2019. Convinced of the potential of blockchain to transform many sectors of the economy, I am committed to raising awareness and informing the general public about this ever-evolving ecosystem. My goal is to enable everyone to better understand blockchain and seize the opportunities it offers. Every day, I strive to provide an objective analysis of the news, decipher market trends, convey the latest technological innovations and put into perspective the economic and social issues of this ongoing revolution.
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The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author and should not be construed as investment advice. Do your own research before making any investment decisions.