The Bitcoin ecosystem has witnessed enormous BTC transfers involving thousands of coins in the last hour. However, the most significant transaction, spotted by blockchain tracker Whale Alert, has sparked market reactions as it appears to represent a major buy.
According to data from Whale Alert, 7,441 BTC (over $840 million) were withdrawn from the leading U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase in a single transfer executed just minutes ago.
The massive Bitcoin purchase comes at a time when the market is under pressure from negative price trends and heavy selling. This development has drawn the attention of traders and analysts.
The crypto community has expressed excitement about the move. Although the exact nature of the transfer has not been disclosed, such large-scale withdrawals from major exchanges are often interpreted as strong whale accumulation.
Some commentators have suggested that this could be an over-the-counter deal that might not directly affect Bitcoin’s price. Still, the sheer size of the transfer has sparked hopes that something major is brewing.
Bitcoin price heading for recovery?
Beyond the impact of this significant withdrawal, Bitcoin’s price action over the last several hours has offered relief to investors, surging back above $113,000. After recording an intraday low of $111,591, sentiment has shifted toward optimism for a bigger rally.
Following sharp declines the previous day, BTC has briefly turned green, posting a modest daily gain of 0.16%. As of press time, CoinMarketCap data shows Bitcoin trading at $112,913.
While price action on Tuesday remains mixed, Bitcoin appears to be gradually gearing up for a major breakout. The large whale withdrawal from Coinbase signals a bullish shift in investor sentiment and could indicate that BTC is preparing for larger moves ahead.
Nonetheless, additional whale activity may be necessary to sustain upward momentum and push Bitcoin toward a significant breakout.
Dan Burgin
Vladislav Sopov
U.Today Editorial Team