Bitcoin
Why Bitcoin is down 3.3% today
Analysis
Bitcoin fell 3.3% over the past 24 hours as traders reacted to reports that the U.S. government moved roughly $1B in seized BTC, stoking near-term supply/overhang concerns (Cointelegraph).
Contributing Factors (3)
US government moves $1B in seized Bitcoin after $770M transfers
Blockchain analysts identified the US government wallet tied to the recovery of funds from the Bitfinex hack.
Bitcoin and ether holders urged to enter ‘bunker mode’ against possible AI attacks
Ethereum researchers warned AI could break the signatures guarding bitcoin, ether and the tokens built on them "in months, not years" in the worst case, well before quantum computers arrive.
Liquidations Hit $480M In an Hour as Bitcoin Plunges Below $81K
The latest leg down came after another transfer from the US government.
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Explanation Confidence
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