Just-In: German Govt Moves 500 Bitcoin, Another BTC Dump Imminent?

As an experienced financial analyst, I find the recent Bitcoin transactions by the German government alarming. The timing of these transfers, during a sharp market decline, has the potential to exacerbate fears of an accelerated market crash. These sell-offs, coupled with Mt. Gox’s repayment of creditors in Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash, could create a perfect storm for further downside pressure on BTC prices.


Recently, the German government transferred 500 Bitcoins into their wallet, coinciding with a significant market downturn that saw Bitcoin’s price plummet to $54,000. This action has fueled concerns about an imminent market collapse. Additionally, the now-defunct Mt. Gox cryptocurrency exchange has initiated Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash repayments to its creditors, adding more uncertainty and fear within the crypto community.

Inside German Government’s Latest Bitcoin Transfer

The transfer was made to a wallet address, 139Po…, known for handling the German government’s Bitcoin transactions. Moreover, this wallet often receives Bitcoin from the government and transfers it to other wallets. This can lead to significant sell-offs on crypto exchanges. Currently, the German government wallet holds 41,774K BTC worth a staggering $2.26 billion.

Previously, on July 4th, the German authorities sold off approximately 1,300 Bitcoins to well-known cryptocurrency platforms. According to Arkham Intelligence’s data, this transaction amounted to around $76 million. Following this significant sell-off, the Bitcoin price dipped below $58,000 and the downward trend persisted.

Last Thursday, the German government transferred a total of $52.3 million worth of Bitcoins. Specifically, it sent 500 BTC, valued at approximately $29.05 million, to Bitstamp. Furthermore, it moved 400 BTC each, equivalent to around $23.24 million, to both Coinbase and Kraken. Lastly, the government transferred 1,700 BTC, representing about $98.76 million, to the wallet utilized in the most recent transaction.

As a researcher studying cryptocurrency transactions, I’ve noticed an intriguing development: the wallet in question, known for its significant Bitcoin offloadings, recently transferred 1,700 BTC to another wallet. Additionally, today it moved 500 BTC, equivalent to $27.07 million, to a wallet address (bc1q7…) that has previously been associated with the German government’s Bitcoin sales. This sequence of events fueled rumors among observers about an impending sell-off from this particular wallet.

Despite the government’s successful retrieval of 1,570 Bitcoin, there are fears that its previous transactions could lead to a larger market decline. Contrarily, only 545 BTC out of the seized amount was withdrawn from Coinbase, Bitstamp, and Kraken. However, this withdrawal failed to boost Bitcoin’s price positively.

Among the numerous Bitcoin transactions taking place, Justin Sun, the founder of Tron, casually proposed a deal to the German authorities. In a message on X, he stated, “I’m open for discussions with the German government to acquire all their Bitcoin off-market, aiming to mitigate market disruptions.”

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2024-07-05 11:05