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Justin Sun, the renowned crypto entrepreneur and founder of Tron, recently made a significant move on the crypto market, prompting speculation and intrigue among the community.
According to reports from Lookonchain, citing data from Arkham Intelligence, Sun withdrew a staggering $196 million worth of USDT from Huobi and deposited it into Binance. The suddenness and scale of this transfer have left many in the industry wondering about Sun's next strategic move.
Alex DovbnyaFor those unfamiliar with Justin Sun, he is a notable figure in the cryptocurrency space, known for founding Tron, a blockchain-based platform seeking to decentralize the internet. Sun's influence extends beyond Tron, as he is actively involved in various crypto ventures and projects.
Analyzing Sun's existing crypto holdings provides some insight into his potential motives. Data from Arkham reveals that Sun currently holds over $1 billion in assets across various wallets associated with him. Among these holdings, the largest share comprises 280.026 million USDD, an algorithmic stablecoin, followed by tokens from the Tron ecosystem, such as TRX and BTT.
The biggest position that differs from the others in Sun's portfolio is Shiba Inu (SHIB), where the entrepreneur has as much as 472.094 billion SHIB, equivalent to $10.59 million.
Market remains unpredictable
Sun's transfer of nearly $200 million to Binance comes amid a volatile period in the crypto market. Despite experiencing a brief downturn, marked by a $80 billion loss in total capitalization, the market has shown resilience, with buyers stepping in to stabilize prices. Bitcoin's price currently stands at $63,500, with market participants eagerly anticipating what's next.
While Bitcoin's trajectory remains uncertain, altcoins are enjoying a positive trend. The TOTAL 2 index, excluding Bitcoin's market capitalization, has increased by 0.41% today, reaching the significant milestone of $1 trillion.
Arman Shirinyan
Alex Dovbnya
Vladislav Sopov
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U.Today Editorial Team