New Wallet Reportedly Linked to BitMine Acquires $89.7M in ETH
Three new wallets suspected to belong to BitMine received significant ETH transfers from FalconX and BitGo, signaling continued large-scale institutional involvement in Ethereum.
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Fact Check
Multiple sources, including Phemex News and Blockchain.news, corroborate that a new wallet acquired 20,020 ETH valued at $89.7 million. These reports, citing on-chain analysis from firms like Lookonchain, consistently state that the wallet is 'reportedly,' 'likely,' or 'possibly' linked to BitMine. While the link is an inference based on transaction patterns and not a direct confirmation from BitMine, the statement accurately uses the qualifier 'reportedly,' making it a true reflection of the available evidence.
Summary
Onchain analyst Yu Jian reported that three wallets linked to BitMine received 72,898 ETH worth $279 million from FalconX and BitGo within five hours, continuing Bitmine’s established receiving pattern. This brings the total amount of ETH accumulated by BitMine this week to 203,433 ETH, valued at $800 million at an average price of $3,935. The funds came from CEXs, market makers, and OTC firms before being transferred to BitMine wallets.
Terms & Concepts
- ETH (Ethereum): The native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum blockchain, used for transactions, smart contracts, and decentralized applications.
- BitMine: An entity or organization suspected of engaging in large-scale Ethereum transactions, often linked with institutional movements in the crypto market.
- OTC (Over-the-Counter): A method of trading cryptocurrencies directly between parties without using centralized exchanges, often used for large-scale transactions.