Cosmos Network developers transfer around $27.8m in Bitcoin

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As a seasoned crypto investor who has weathered numerous market cycles, I find myself both intrigued and cautious regarding the recent large-scale Bitcoin transactions by Cosmos developers. Having witnessed the bull run of 2017 and the subsequent bear market, I remember vividly how such events can impact the overall market sentiment.

As per the analysis by Yujin, who focuses on blockchain data, there was a significant transfer of 295.3 Bitcoins made by the developers of the Cosmos Network. This is the first such substantial transfer noticed in about two years.

In its current value of approximately $94,410.82 per Bitcoin, a total of 295.3 Bitcoins amounts to around $27.8 million. Yujin suggested that a portion of the Bitcoins sold during the recent market downturn might have originated from funds raised during Cosmos’ Initial Coin Offering in 2017. At this time, the project attracted substantial investments in Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Approximately two years have passed since Cosmos Network developers sold 295.3 units of Bitcoin ($27.7M) they had raised through an ICO in 2017.

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This year, Cosmos developers haven’t just carried out one transfer; they also moved $10.16 million in ETH on November 22 alone. Adding this to the 295.3 BTC that were sold earlier, the total amount transferred amounts to $78.67 million. Nevertheless, the developers still possess approximately 96.4 BTC and 17,188 ETH, which equates to around $67 million at their current market values.

This indicates that despite the recent transfers, the team retains a significant sum that was gathered during their Initial Coin Offering (ICO). These transactions might be part of an ongoing strategy to generate income, given that both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) have experienced a substantial drop over the last seven days, at 11.43% and 14.79%, respectively, according to CoinMarketCap.

Bitcoin in a limbo amid Cosmos sell off

In simple terms, a significant amount of Bitcoin (BTC) being sold could increase the supply on the market beyond what buyers are willing to purchase at current prices. This imbalance can cause the price to decrease. It’s important to note that in markets with low liquidity, large sales can quickly outpace potential buyers, causing an immediate drop in price. This trend is often exacerbated by traders who sell early to avoid further losses, thus increasing the overall selling pressure. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) analysis, a tool used to identify an asset’s price trends and reversals, can help visualize this situation more clearly.

The Bitcoin-to-US-Dollar (BTC/USD) graph indicates a bearish trend due to the MACD indicator crossing over, and this line is now above its signal line, often suggesting that a decrease in price might be imminent. Additionally, the histogram dropping below zero reinforces this interpretation, signifying an increase in selling activity. However, it’s important to note that Bitcoin could potentially rebound towards its previous peak levels. A potential bullish reversal of the current trend may occur if the MACD line crosses back under the signal line.

Such a crossover indicates a surge in demand and a shift in sentiment that might propel the Bitcoin price upward, fueled by other market participants’ momentum. At present, Bitcoin seems to be at a critical juncture where unpredictable events could occur due to the convergence of both the signal line and MACD line, with no clear indication of its future direction.

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2024-12-24 09:46