US Government Transfers $71M in Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime
US government-linked wallets moved $103M in crypto assets, including $71M in Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime.
- US government sent $71M in Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime, raising sale speculation.
- Total crypto transfer from government wallets amounts to $103M including Bitcoin and BNB.
- Bitcoin price down 1.28% in 24 hours amid broader market decline.
The US government has transferred $103 million in cryptocurrency assets, including more than $71 million in 
Bitcoin (BTC), to Coinbase Prime, according to on-chain data. The transaction has sparked questions about whether these assets might be destined for a public sale.
In addition to Bitcoin, the transfer also included 
BNB tokens, with the total value of the transaction reaching $103 million. The movement of such a significant amount of digital assets from government-controlled wallets has attracted attention within the crypto community.
While the exact purpose of the transfer remains unclear, the involvement of Coinbase Prime, which is designed for institutional clients, suggests the assets could be intended for institutional trading or other strategic purposes.
The broader crypto market is currently experiencing a downturn, with the total market cap at $2.94 trillion. Bitcoin's price has dropped by 1.28% in the past 24 hours, currently trading at $42,208, while BNB is also down 1.36% to $768.02. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index stands at 71, indicating a state of 'Greed' among investors.
The transfer could have implications for the market, particularly if the assets are indeed sold. Such a move could increase selling pressure on Bitcoin and potentially impact its price trajectory in the short term.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 BTC ≈ ₦115.16M (about $84,265.00), down 1.4% over 24 hours. The naira itself trades about 2.9% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Nigerian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
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Bitcoin — questions
How much is 1 Bitcoin worth in naira today?
About ₦115.16M at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Nigerians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $84,265.00. The naira price moves with both BTC's US-dollar price and the USDT/NGN rate; use our Bitcoin in naira page for any amount.
Has Bitcoin's price moved since this brief was published?
BTC is up 0.07% since this brief first published — trading at $84,265.00 now versus $84,208.00 at publication. TLT re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
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