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More than 7,000 BTC moved into exchange-linked wallets on June 2.
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BlackRock transferred 6,005 BTC to Coinbase Prime from IBIT-associated wallets.
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Bitcoin traded near $65,983 and was down 11% on the week.
Bitcoin price traders got another reason to stare nervously at on-chain dashboards on June 2 after more than 7,000 BTC moved into exchange-linked wallets within a matter of hours.
The transfers involved two of the market’s most closely watched holders. Blockchain analytics platform Arkham flagged the activity as BlackRock and the Winklevoss twins shifted substantial amounts of BTC while the broader market was already dealing with ETF outflows and a weakening price trend.
Massive Transfers Grab Market Attention Fast
BlackRock transferred 6,005 BTC, valued at roughly $403 million, to Coinbase Prime. The transactions originated from wallets associated with the firm’s IBIT fund.
Before traders rush to conclusions, there’s an important catch. Coinbase serves as the official custodian for IBIT, meaning such transfers can be related to fund creation and redemption processes rather than outright market sales.
Still, timing matters. The movement arrived after spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded more than $2 billion in outflows since mid-May.
Exchange Wallet Activity Raises Questions
Meanwhile, the Winklevoss twins transferred 1,000 BTC, worth approximately $67.5 million, from Gemini custody into a Gemini hot wallet.
Moves into hot wallets don’t automatically signal selling activity. However, they often attract attention because exchange-accessible wallets can precede future transactions. That’s exactly why the market reacted.
Bitcoin Price Battles Growing Uncertainty
At the time of the transfers, Bitcoin price traded near $65,983 and was down 11.21% since June 1st. So far, Neither transaction confirms that any coins have been sold. Yet with over 7,000 BTC moving toward exchange-linked infrastructure during a period of ETF outflows and declining prices, Bitcoin price sentiment remains fragile as traders search for clues about what major holders might do next.
