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    German government’s bitcoin sales cause market turmoil

    By Doris DuJuly 18, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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    • Germany has been selling bitcoin worth hundreds of millions of dollars, significantly impacting its price.
    • The country’s Federal Criminal Police Office still holds approximately $1.9 billion in bitcoin.

    OUR TAKE
    The German government’s decision to offload its bitcoin reserves has had a pronounced effect on the cryptocurrency market, shaking investor confidence and triggering a notable price decline. While some view these sales as a pragmatic approach to asset liquidation, others see it as a missed opportunity to hold a potentially strategic reserve currency. As the market reacts to these developments, it’s clear that the emotional and financial stakes are high for all involved.
    —Doris Du, BTW reporter

    The German government’s recent bitcoin sales have sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency market, creating significant concern among investors and causing a noticeable drop in bitcoin’s value. These sales have sparked a debate on whether such actions are prudent or detrimental to the market’s stability.

    What happened

    Germany has been selling bitcoin from a wallet managed by the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA). In June, the BKA sold 900 bitcoins worth about $52 million (approximately €47 million) from a massive haul seized from a defunct movie piracy website. Last week, an additional 3,000 bitcoins, worth roughly $172 million, were sold, followed by a further sale of 2,739 bitcoins, valued at $155 million, on Monday.

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    Why it’s important

    These sales have exerted significant downward pressure on bitcoin’s price, causing it to drop below $55,000 last Friday, its lowest level since February 2024. The entire cryptocurrency market saw a dramatic decline, shedding more than $170 billion in combined market capitalisation in just 24 hours. The bitcoin sales, coupled with the payouts from the collapsed bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox, have created a sense of uncertainty among investors, leading to a substantial market sell-off.

    Personal perspective

    For many investors, the German government’s decision to sell its bitcoin holdings has been deeply unsettling. It’s not just about the numbers; it’s about the impact on investor confidence and market sentiment. James Butterfill, head of research at crypto asset manager CoinShares, highlighted that even these “relatively minor” sales have significantly affected market mood. This wave of uncertainty and the accompanying market fluctuations can be emotionally taxing for those heavily invested in the cryptocurrency.

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    Doris Du

    Doris Du is a reporter at BTW Media. She graduated with a master's degree in Translating and Interpreting from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Send tips to d.du@btw.media.

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