2024

Bitcoin ETF

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Surprising development unfolded within the crypto community as more than $1 billion worth of&nbsp;<a href="https://u.today/satoshi-bitcoin-btc-wallet-mystery-119-million-transaction-landed" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin (BTC)</a> was withdrawn from the reputable Kraken exchange starting from yesterday and continuing today.
The withdrawals, ranging from 400 to nearly 1,000 BTC per transaction, caught the attention of industry observers due to their sheer scale. In total, based on&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/whale_alert/status/1743925490576982203?s=20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Whale Alert</a> data, over 40 such transactions took place, prompting speculation and discussions within the crypto space.
The timing of the significant withdrawals is particularly noteworthy, occurring just three days before the imminent decision on the&nbsp;<a href="https://u.today/likely-bitcoin-etf-price-revealed-by-tether-and-vaneck-advisor" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">spot Bitcoin ETF</a> by the SEC. With the official announcement scheduled for Jan. 10, the crypto community is eagerly awaiting the outcome while engaging in various speculations.
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 🚨 🚨 597 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BTC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#BTC</a> (26,289,005 USD) transferred from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kraken?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#Kraken</a> to unknown wallet<a href="https://t.co/bxrzpci09P" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/bxrzpci09P</a>— Whale Alert (@whale_alert) <a href="https://twitter.com/whale_alert/status/1743925490576982203?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">January 7, 2024</a>
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Kraken, a U.S.-based exchange, is known for its regulatory compliance, being registered as a Money Services Business with FinCEN and supervised by the Wyoming Division of Banking. The sudden movement of&nbsp;<a href="https://u.today/bitcoin-etf-approval-might-bring-dramatic-drop-for-crypto-expert-says" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin</a> from such a well-regulated platform has raised questions about the motives behind these large-scale withdrawals.
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Adding to the current uncertainties is the impending third halving of&nbsp;<a href="https://u.today/bitcoin-btc-price-analysis-for-january-6" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">BTC</a>, expected in around 100 days. This event, considered short-term in financial markets, is poised to impact the valuation of digital assets significantly. As the pressure builds and the industry navigates through these developments, the community is faced with events that even seasoned participants find challenging to interpret.
The massive Bitcoin outflow from Kraken comes at a critical juncture, heightening anticipation for both the ETF decision and the approaching BTC halving.

$1 Billion in Bitcoin (BTC) Transferred From Major Exchange Before Key Bitcoin ETF Ruling

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