Jun 8, 2026
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Large-Scale Asset Movement in Bitcoin and Ethereum… "Whale with 44% Loss Transfers $15.21 Million to Binance"

Recently, large-scale asset movements have been spotted in the Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) markets, drawing investors' attention to on-chain data. Accordin

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비트코인(BTC) 이더리움(ETH) 이동 투심에 영향...방향성 탐색구간
비트코인과 이더리움 자료사진. AI가 생성한 이미지. / CBC News

Recently, large-scale asset movements have been spotted in the Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) markets, drawing investors' attention to on-chain data.

According to on-chain analysis data, a large investor address, estimated to have bought near $113,000 for Bitcoin and $4,300 for Ethereum, has moved a significant amount of assets to the global exchange Binance. The confirmed scale of these assets is 80 WBTC and 6,100 ETH, amounting to about $15.21 million.

The market is paying attention to the possibility that such movements could lead to profit-taking or sell-offs to realize losses. In particular, interest in the whale's future moves is growing amid analyses that the asset value of the address has decreased by about 44% compared to the time of initial purchase.

While an exchange deposit does not necessarily mean a sell-off, the large-scale movement of funds is evaluated as a variable that could affect short-term investor sentiment. Recently, the virtual asset market has been continuing a phase of searching for direction, coupled with weakened risk appetite and expanded volatility. Amid these circumstances, the on-chain movements of large investors are being utilized as key reference indicators to gauge short-term market trends.

[This article was written based on public market data and on-chain data, and AI was utilized during the writing process to assist with data organization and drafting. The information provided in this article is intended to convey general virtual asset-related news and does not constitute investment solicitation or financial advice. Virtual assets are subject to high price volatility, and investors are solely responsible for any losses incurred from investments. Please ensure careful consideration and seek professional advice before making investment decisions. This publication holds no legal or financial responsibility for the provided information.]

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