Crypto Exchange Coinbase Recorded the Highest Outflow Last Week, with 10,756 Bitcoin (BTC) Withdrawn in One Hour

Crypto whales and institutional investors have picked up huge assets, buying the dip and setting sights on another rally.

Major crypto exchange Coinbase recorded the highest crypto outflow last week, with 10,756 Bitcoin (BTC) being withdrawn within an hour. The total volume was valued at around $1.1 billion, signaling slight bull signals in the market.

Crypto whales and institutional investors are observed to be scooping up vast amounts of the leading crypto assets, buying the dip and setting sights on another rally.

Outflows from Centralized Exchanges

CryptoQuant analysts highlighted a series of massive outflows from centralized cryptocurrency exchanges. Coinbase saw the largest volume following the U.S. Federal Reserve cutting interest rates. The first block contained 8,093 BTC, followed by 2,557 BTC being moved out of the exchange in the hour.

Outflows from centralized exchanges indicate improving market sentiments as users prioritize long-term holdings. On the other hand, inflows into these exchanges often point to sell-offs due to the ease of transaction, leading to sell pressure in the market with mounting inflows to Binance and Coinbase.

Institutional Players Leading Buys

Bulk crypto purchases amid the market dip are observed to be coming from institutional investors, while retail holders have sold assets to book gains in the last seven days following the crypto leader touching all-time highs. However, most traditional and larger players are seen to be holding on a long-term basis ahead of positive macro factor movements in the United States.

The recent outflows from exchanges came after the U.S. Federal Reserve announced interest rate cuts. On Dec 18, the central bank slashed policy rates by 25 basis points, bringing figures to the lowest since February 2023. This follows slowing inflationary trends adding to crypto investments, with rate cuts leading to more inflows as investors pour funds into risky assets.

CryptoQuant analysts linked the recent activity to spot Bitcoin ETFs and other institutional activity, signaling a strong rebound for BTC price in 2024 coupled with recent projections by stakeholders.

“The scale of this transaction strongly indicates institutional buying (RIOT and MARA) or intermediary purchases for Spot ETF demand, consistent with similar activity observed over the past year. Such movements highlight the growing influence of institutional players in the Bitcoin market. U.S. investors continue to accumulate Bitcoin relentlessly, undeterred by price fluctuations or market downturns.”

Bitcoin miner Hut 8 purchased 990 Bitcoin valued at around $100 million, boosting its reserve to over $1 billion. The company noted that it aligns with its strategy to merge low-cost BTC mining with buying opportunities. In recent activity, Riot Platforms also splurged $525 million to acquire 5,117 BTC, further boosting bull activity.