Struggling to Maintain 565K Bitcoin Price Faces Challenge as German Government Sells 175M Worth of BTC

The cryptocurrency market has undergone significant turmoil over the past three days, primarily driven by Bitcoin (BTC), which is now testing the $56,500 support level. Within the last 24 hours alone, the total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies has decreased by approximately 5%, settling around $2.25 trillion during the early New York session on Thursday.

This downturn led to a substantial liquidation of approximately $300 million from leveraged crypto trading, predominantly affecting long traders.

German Government’s Bitcoin Sales Surge
Based on on-chain data analysis by Arkham Intelligence, the German government has been actively selling Bitcoin since June 18. Recent reports indicate that nearly 10,000 Bitcoins have been transferred to various exchanges over the past few weeks. Specifically, on Thursday, the German government moved 3,000 Bitcoins valued at approximately $175 million, with 1,300 BTC ($75.5 million) sent to #Bitstamp, #Coinbase, and #Kraken. Currently, the German government holds 40,359 BTC ($2.34 billion), establishing it as a significant holder in the market.

Increased Selling Pressure
Bitcoin’s price has faced considerable selling pressure as large traders seek to realize profits. With more than 16% of Bitcoin holders experiencing losses, pessimism among bulls remains low, suggesting potential continuation of selling pressure. Additionally, the impending distribution of Mt. Gox’s Bitcoin holdings, estimated at $9 billion, starting this month has amplified bearish sentiments for the medium term.

Outlook Ahead
Bitcoin failed to sustain the CME gap level and has established new lower lows. Sentiment has notably turned bearish, with focus on potential liquidity at the $56.5K level. A bullish reversal would entail reclaiming the $60K mark.

Looking forward, analysts anticipate a possible market recovery if Bitcoin stabilizes around the crucial $56,500 support level. However, a sustained close below this threshold could trigger further market capitulation in the weeks ahead, potentially pushing Bitcoin’s price towards the $40,000 to $50,000 support range.

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