As an experienced analyst, I believe that the recent massive Bitcoin outflow from Coinbase, worth over $1 billion, was most likely an institutional purchase. The frequency and size of these outflows have increased significantly since late February, following the US SEC’s approval of several Bitcoin ETFs, with Coinbase serving as their custodian. While it is possible that these transactions could be internal movements of Coinbase funds, the timing and volume make a strong case for institutional buying.


As a crypto investor, I’ve noticed some significant price action in Bitcoin over the past few hours. The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) announcement triggered a surge in Bitcoin’s value. Additionally, there was a substantial Bitcoin withdrawal from Coinbase, which further fueled its upward trend.

As a researcher studying the recent transaction involving 16,021 BTC, I hypothesize that this large transfer was likely made by an institutional investor based on the analysis conducted by CryptoQuant’s team.

Today’s report reveals that approximately $1 billion worth of Bitcoin, equivalent to 16,021 units, was taken out of Coinbase around May 15’s early hours.

As a crypto investor, I’ve noticed that there have been no less than seven significant outflows from Coinbase in the year 2024. What’s more, these outflows seem to have picked up pace since February 19. This was around about a month after the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) gave the go-ahead for nearly a dozen Bitcoin Spot ETFs. With Coinbase acting as the custodian for most of these ETFs, it’s an intriguing development to keep an eye on.

The CryptoQuant analyst indicated that this transfer might have been an internal transaction involving Coinbase’s funds, but they expressed doubt about this possibility.

“There is a high probability that this transaction is an institutional purchase.”

The withdrawal occurred a few hours prior to the unveiling of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures, which matched expectations at a 3.4% increase.

As a researcher studying Bitcoin’s price movements, I observed an instant surge in BTC‘s value following the announcement of the April inflation rate. The price soared to an astounding $64,000. In the hours that followed, BTC continued to gain momentum and reached a multi-day high of over $64,500. However, it eventually retreated, dipping approximately $500 from its peak.

In recent times, many analysts and experts have proposed that the cryptocurrency market could experience its next significant price surge once the US Federal Reserve announces a reduction in interest rates. This prospect hinges upon the condition that inflation rates fall below the 3% mark and approach approximately 2%.

Bitcoin Price Shoots Up to 10-Day Peak as $1 Billion in BTC Leaves Coinbase

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2024-05-15 17:16