Grayscale Moves 1,530.704 Bitcoin Worth About $112 Million to Coinbase Prime

Arkham states that Grayscale transferred about $112 million in Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime on May 28, extending a pattern of large institutional crypto flows to centralized platforms this year.

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Summary

Grayscale transferred 1,530.704 Bitcoin valued at about $112 million to Coinbase Prime within the past hour, according to blockchain analytics firm Arkham on May 28. The new report adds that the move contributes to a steady pattern of institutional-sized flows reaching centralized venues this year. The source confirms the size, estimated value, and destination of the transfer but does not provide a reason for the transaction.

Terms & Concepts
  • Bitcoin: The largest cryptocurrency by market value, recorded and transferred on a public blockchain network.
  • Coinbase Prime: An institutional platform offering crypto trading, custody, and related services for large investors and firms.
  • On-chain transfer: A cryptocurrency movement recorded directly on a blockchain, allowing wallet activity to be tracked publicly.