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- Dormant Bitcoin wallet moves $43.94M after 10 years.
- BTC nears $64K resistance as the market watches for a breakout.
- Technical indicators suggest BTC could face imminent correction.
In a financial maneuver, a Bitcoin wallet that had lain dormant for over a decade abruptly initiated a complete transfer of its holdings. The transaction, involving 687.33 Bitcoin (BTC), which is today valued at roughly $43.94 million, occurred merely 10 minutes ago. This sudden movement has ignited intense scrutiny and speculation among both market investors and cryptocurrency analysts.
A wallet that has been dormant for 10.3 years transferred all 687.33 $BTC($43.94M) out 10 mins ago.The whale received 687.33 $BTC($630K at that time) on Jan 12, 2014, when the price was $917.Address: 15WZNLACuvcDrrBL2btDErJggnaMQtHh5G pic.twitter.com/tEPqM0CrrK— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) May 6, 2024
Lookonchain reports that this particular wallet received 687.33 BTC on January 12, 2014. At that juncture, Bitcoin’s monetary worth stood at a mere $917 per unit, rendering the total assets worth about $630,000—a figure vastly inferior to their present valuation. This sharp appreciation exemplifies the unpredictable and unforeseeable dynamics of cryptocurrency markets.
BTC Price Dynamics
In the latest trading cycle, spanning the last 24 hours, the BTC token has manifested bullish conduct, consistently hovering around the $64K threshold. As of press time, one BTC is pegged at $64,235.29, which represents a 1.38% ascent from yesterday’s figures.
BTC/USD 24-Hour Chart (Source: CoinStats)
Concurrently, the market value of BTC has also surged, climbing by 1.30% to reach a total of $1,263,815,719,761. Despite this increase in market value, trading volume tells a different story, showing a significant decline of 10.88% over the same period. The current trading volume stands at $17,829,143,856.
This decrease in trading activity could be attributed to the BTC token approaching a resistance level at around $64K. This resistance has likely led investors and traders to reduce their activities as they await clearer signals on the market’s future direction before proceeding with further transactions.
BTC’s Moment of Truth: Can It Break $64K?
On the 4-hour chart, the BTC token is approaching a potential resistance level around the $64K mark, which has historically acted as a strong barrier, often driving the price to lower levels once reached.
BTC/USD 4-Hour Chart (Source: Tradingview)
If BTC successfully breaches this resistance, we could see prices surge toward the next resistance level at $67K. Conversely, if the $64K level proves too formidable, BTC might retreat, potentially finding support at the 50% Fibonacci level before attempting another rally. Should it fail to hold this level, a further drop to the $59K support could be on the cards.
Technically, the MACD indicator is currently positioned at 899.54, above the signal line and in the positive zone. This signals strong bullish momentum that could assist BTC in overcoming the $67K resistance.
BTC/USD 4-Hour Chart (Source: Tradingview)
However, there are signs of weakening momentum as the MACD line approaches the signal line, suggesting a possible price reversal if they cross. Additionally, the histogram bars on the MACD are shrinking, indicating a reduction in bullish strength.
Meanwhile, the RSI indicator stands at 62.62, below the typical overbought threshold, suggesting that BTC has room to grow before potentially becoming overbought. However, reaching the 70 mark on the RSI could indicate overbought conditions, leading to a likely correction.
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