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⚡Tesla shifts Bitcoin holdings☎️

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24 Oct 2024 — 4 min read

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7️⃣ Tesla Moves $776 Million in Bitcoin

Tesla has recently moved its Bitcoin holdings, transferring over $776 million worth of BTC into seven different wallet addresses. The move, tracked by Arkham Intelligence, saw the electric vehicle giant split its 11,509 Bitcoin into various wallets, sparking curiosity among crypto traders. Analysts suggest that the transfer could be part of a change in custody, possibly to secure a loan against the Bitcoin holdings. Typically, large-wallet Bitcoin movements can impact market prices, especially if the transfers are to exchanges, signalling a potential sell-off. However, these inter-wallet transfers are less likely to influence Bitcoin’s price in a significant way.

Data from Arkham Intelligence shows that Tesla’s Bitcoin was divided into seven wallets, with the largest amounts going to addresses "1Fnhp" and "1LERL," which received $142.2 million and $128.1 million worth of BTC, respectively. Despite fears of a potential sell-off, the transferred Bitcoin has remained in these wallets since October 15. The price of Bitcoin has stayed relatively stable, closing at $67,377 on October 21, only slightly higher than its price before the transfer, indicating that the market was not significantly affected by the movement of Tesla’s Bitcoin.

Arkham's analysis suggests that Tesla CEO Elon Musk may be using the Bitcoin to secure a loan, as the firm’s custodian, Coinbase Prime Custody, could have facilitated the custody change for this purpose. Tesla’s Bitcoin holdings are a focal point for the crypto market due to the company being the fourth-largest corporate holder of the cryptocurrency, trailing behind firms like MicroStrategy and Marathon Digital. Additionally, Musk’s other business, SpaceX, also holds a significant Bitcoin stash, further cementing the entrepreneur's involvement in the crypto space.

🧣 Bitcoin ETF Inflows Turn Negative

Institutional investors in Bitcoin have paused their latest buying spree as the price of BTC consolidates near all-time highs. Data from UK-based Farside Investors shows that inflows to U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) turned net negative on October 22, marking the first time in two weeks that ETFs experienced outflows. The aggregate outflows for the day totaled $79.1 million, driven largely by the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF, which saw $134 million in redemptions. In contrast, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF managed $43 million in inflows, though this was significantly lower than the previous day’s $329 million.

The pause in institutional demand comes as Bitcoin’s price hovers within 10% of its all-time highs, with the lack of significant price movement contributing to the cooling interest. WhalePanda, a prominent market commentator, noted the sideways price action around $67,000, which has seemingly caused some investors to pull back. The last time U.S. Bitcoin ETFs saw net negative flows was on October 10, when they lost $81.1 million in a single day. Despite the recent dip, the broader narrative for Bitcoin ETFs remains strong, with total assets under management reaching a record $65 billion, supported by growing demand from both U.S. and European investors.

Bitcoin ETFs have emerged as one of the biggest success stories in the crypto market, according to research from Glassnode and Coinbase. U.S.-based Bitcoin ETFs saw over $5 billion in net inflows during Q3, highlighting the robust appetite among institutional investors for exposure to the digital asset. These ETFs provide liquidity and accessibility, making it easier for a wide range of market participants to invest in Bitcoin without the complexities of direct ownership. As institutional ownership of Bitcoin through ETFs now accounts for about 20%, the future of these products continues to be a key driver of market growth.

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