The German government has sold another $52 million worth of Bitcoin, causing apprehension about increased selling pressure in the market.

On July 2, a government-associated wallet transferred 832.7 Bitcoin in four transactions. Data from Arkham Intelligence reveals the breakdown: 100 BTC went to Coinbase, 150 BTC to Bitstamp, and 32.74 BTC to Kraken. The largest transfer, 550 BTC worth over $32 million, was sent to the wallet "139Po," which has previously received substantial funds from the German government, including 500 BTC on June 25 and 800 BTC on June 20.

Tracking the selling patterns of large Bitcoin holders offers valuable insights for investors. The German government’s wallet, holding over 43,850 BTC valued at over $2.75 billion, could put downward pressure on Bitcoin prices if further sales occur.

Bitcoin has been declining since early June, falling over 7.3% in the past month. It found a local bottom above $58,450 on June 24 before bouncing back above $62,000, according to Bitstamp data. Strong support exists at the $61,500 level, but a drop below this could trigger the liquidation of over $1 billion in leveraged long positions across exchanges, based on Coinglass data.

The recent transfers to centralized exchanges hint that the German government may be looking to sell its Bitcoin. This speculation started on June 19, when the government executed a massive transfer of 6,500 BTC worth over $425 million.

The government wallet, which had nearly 50,000 BTC since February 2024, is believed to have seized these funds from the pirate movie website operator, Movie2k. Investors are watching these movements closely, as further sales by the German government could significantly impact Bitcoin’s market stability.

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