{"id":35401,"date":"2024-01-24T03:53:01","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T07:53:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cryptocornercafe.com\/cafe\/?p=35401"},"modified":"2024-01-24T03:53:01","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T07:53:01","slug":"bitcoin-price-at-risk-grayscales-335m-coinbase-transfer-stirs-30000-plunge-potential","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/cryptocornercafe.com\/cafe\/2024\/01\/24\/bitcoin-price-at-risk-grayscales-335m-coinbase-transfer-stirs-30000-plunge-potential\/","title":{"rendered":"Bitcoin Price At Risk? Grayscale\u2019s $335M Coinbase Transfer Stirs $30,000 Plunge Potential"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Bitcoin price has experienced a notable shift as selling pressure mounts, with BTC bears gaining the upper hand. Asset manager Grayscale, the owner and manager of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC)<\/a>, is a significant contributor to this trend.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Since the trading of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds<\/a> (ETFs) began on January 12, Grayscale has been on a selling spree, as evidenced by substantial transfers of BTC to the United States-based crypto exchange Coinbase.<\/p>\n

Bitcoin Price Under Pressure As Grayscale Selling Spree Continues<\/h2>\n

According to Akrham Intelligence data<\/a>, in addition to the previously reported <\/a>69,994 BTC ($2.9 billion) transfers, Grayscale sent an additional 8,593,075 BTC (approximately $335.19 million) to the exchange on Tuesday, suggesting the possibility of further selling activities.<\/p>\n

These developments have affected the Bitcoin price, which has experienced a significant downtrend, declining by 20% over the past week and a half.\u00a0<\/p>\n

On Tuesday, the largest cryptocurrency dropped as low as $38,500, placing considerable pressure on a crucial support level. Despite the bearish pressure, the $38,500 support level has demonstrated resilience so far, with the cryptocurrency rebounding to $39,300 at the time of writing.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, the duration of Grayscale\u2019s selling spree remains uncertain, and if market sentiment continues to turn negative, Bitcoin could potentially revisit the $30,000 mark. This figure is just above the key $29,000 level that marked the beginning of the bull run that took Bitcoin to its 22-month high of $49,000 on January 11th.<\/p>\n

Bears On The Rise<\/h2>\n

If the $38,500 threshold succumbs to Grayscale\u2019s selling pressure and profit-taking, market observers should closely monitor the $37,750 level as the next resistance.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Failure to hold above this level would open the door to a potential decline toward the major resistance at $35,600, which could further prevent a dip to the next support <\/a>level at $33,000.<\/p>\n

However, if these support levels are breached and the Bitcoin price continues its downtrend, the next significant key levels to watch for bullish momentum would be $29,000 to $30,000. A breakdown below these levels could signal an end to the current bull market structure<\/a> and grant the bears the upper hand in the mid-term, at least until the anticipated halving event in April.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Historically, halving events have acted as major catalysts for the Bitcoin price, and their influence has been demonstrated<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As the Bitcoin market faces intensified selling pressure and Grayscale\u2019s ongoing selling spree, market participants remain cautious about the potential for a significant price plunge.\u00a0The coming days and weeks will be critical in determining whether Bitcoin can regain its bullish momentum or if it will succumb to further downward pressure.<\/p>\n

Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView.com<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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The Bitcoin price has experienced a notable shift as selling pressure mounts, with BTC bears gaining the upper hand. Asset manager Grayscale, the owner and manager of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC)<\/a>, is a significant contributor to this trend.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Since the trading of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds<\/a> (ETFs) began on January 12, Grayscale has been on a selling spree, as evidenced by substantial transfers of BTC to the United States-based crypto exchange Coinbase.<\/p>\n

Bitcoin Price Under Pressure As Grayscale Selling Spree Continues<\/h2>\n

According to Akrham Intelligence data<\/a>, in addition to the previously reported <\/a>69,994 BTC ($2.9 billion) transfers, Grayscale sent an additional 8,593,075 BTC (approximately $335.19 million) to the exchange on Tuesday, suggesting the possibility of further selling activities.<\/p>\n

These developments have affected the Bitcoin price, which has experienced a significant downtrend, declining by 20% over the past week and a half.\u00a0<\/p>\n

On Tuesday, the largest cryptocurrency dropped as low as $38,500, placing considerable pressure on a crucial support level. Despite the bearish pressure, the $38,500 support level has demonstrated resilience so far, with the cryptocurrency rebounding to $39,300 at the time of writing.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, the duration of Grayscale\u2019s selling spree remains uncertain, and if market sentiment continues to turn negative, Bitcoin could potentially revisit the $30,000 mark. This figure is just above the key $29,000 level that marked the beginning of the bull run that took Bitcoin to its 22-month high of $49,000 on January 11th.<\/p>\n

Bears On The Rise<\/h2>\n

If the $38,500 threshold succumbs to Grayscale\u2019s selling pressure and profit-taking, market observers should closely monitor the $37,750 level as the next resistance.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Failure to hold above this level would open the door to a potential decline toward the major resistance at $35,600, which could further prevent a dip to the next support <\/a>level at $33,000.<\/p>\n

However, if these support levels are breached and the Bitcoin price continues its downtrend, the next significant key levels to watch for bullish momentum would be $29,000 to $30,000. A breakdown below these levels could signal an end to the current bull market structure<\/a> and grant the bears the upper hand in the mid-term, at least until the anticipated halving event in April.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Historically, halving events have acted as major catalysts for the Bitcoin price, and their influence has been demonstrated<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As the Bitcoin market faces intensified selling pressure and Grayscale\u2019s ongoing selling spree, market participants remain cautious about the potential for a significant price plunge.\u00a0The coming days and weeks will be critical in determining whether Bitcoin can regain its bullish momentum or if it will succumb to further downward pressure.<\/p>\n

Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView.com<\/p>\n

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