$656 Million in BTC Scooped in One Go, Who’s Buying?

2025-08-13 21:02:05

Main Idea

An anonymous whale purchased 5,400 BTC worth over $656 million, sparking discussions about potential institutional activity and its impact on Bitcoin's price.

Key Points

1. On-chain monitoring firm Whale Alert detected a massive Bitcoin buy of 5,400 BTC (worth $656 million) by an anonymous whale on August 23.

2. The withdrawal of such a large amount from exchanges suggests possible institutional portfolio redistribution or long-term cold storage by a major holder.

3. Market watchers speculate whether this large BTC withdrawal could influence Bitcoin's price breakout and potential new all-time high.

4. The transaction coincides with increased whale activity and notable price surges in Bitcoin.

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BTC notes notable price surge amid increased whale activity

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