The US government has just moved $200,000 worth of Ethereum to Coinbase, sparking fears of a possible selloff. The wallet first sent a small $10 test transaction before moving a larger batch of 86.56 ETH worth about $200,000.
US Government’s Ethereum Transfer Hint at A Potential Sell-Off
According to Arkham Intelligence on X, this transfer came from a wallet controlled by a US government law enforcement agency. The agency seized these funds in 2022 from Chase Senecal, also known online as Horror.
The funds arrived at a Coinbase Prime deposit address, which is usually used by institutional clients and large sellers to manage trades without shaking the market too hard. This move has grabbed the attention of traders because when seized crypto is sent to an exchange, it often suggests a plan to sell.
While $200,000 might not sound large compared to Ethereum’s total market, such transactions can still unsettle the community. Even small sales can create waves if they signal a possible larger trend. Chase Senecal was involved in various NFT scams and hacking cases, leading to the US government’s seizure of his assets.
Government’s ETH Transfer to Coinbase Sparks Market Speculation
By moving this Ethereum to Coinbase now, the US government seems to be preparing to turn it into US dollars. The US government has a history of selling seized crypto through exchanges, and each move is closely tracked by on-chain analysts.
Crypto traders remain alert to movements from US government wallets. These transactions are public, and any large or unexpected moves can quickly affect market sentiment.
Analysts often worry that sudden liquidations might cause short-term price dips or panic among retail investors. Some argue this deposit is too small to matter, but others think it could trigger fears of more US government selloffs coming soon.
Right now, the ETH is sitting in Coinbase Prime, ready for possible sale. No confirmed sell order has been reported yet.
This transaction might not lead to a big crash. But it highlights how even a single move from a US government wallet can create buzz and uncertainty.
Meanwhile, there has been no significant change in ETH price. It trades at $2,530 and it’s down 0.19% in the last hour, according to CoinGape data.
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