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In a significant move, the German government has commenced the sale of a substantial portion of its Bitcoin reserves, raising concerns about potential market volatility. The sales are part of a broader strategy to liquidate Bitcoin confiscated from criminal activities, primarily linked to the illegal streaming site Movie2k.to.
The German government started selling its Bitcoin reserves on June 19, 2024, moving approximately $195 million worth of BTC to various crypto exchanges like Coinbase, Kraken, and Bitstamp. Over the past few days, the total amount sold has reached around $325 million. This has included several large transactions, such as a transfer of 900 BTC worth about $54 million (The Daily Hodl) (Cointelegraph).
The sale has introduced significant selling pressure on Bitcoin, contributing to a recent dip in its price. Bitcoin’s value dropped by about 3.5% following the announcement of the government’s sales. Market analysts are concerned that the continued liquidation of such a large amount of Bitcoin could further depress prices, especially as the government still holds over 46,000 BTC, valued at more than $2.8 billion (Decrypt) (Decrypt).
The Bitcoin being sold was seized in connection with the Movie2k.to investigation, which saw the operators of the illegal streaming site accumulate Bitcoin through illicit activities. This seizure is one of the largest of its kind in Germany, highlighting the government’s ongoing efforts to tackle digital crime and recoup illicit gains (The Daily Hodl).
The timing of these sales has sparked speculation about the potential impacts on the broader crypto market. With the government continuing to offload its Bitcoin holdings, traders and investors are watching closely for signs of further price declines. Additionally, the upcoming release of Bitcoin to creditors of the defunct Mt. Gox exchange is expected to add more selling pressure, potentially amplifying market volatility (Decrypt).
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