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U.S. government wallet moves about 12,267 BTC ($1.01 billion) tied to Bitfinex hack, sending bitcoin below $81,000

AI Market Summary
US government wallets transferred ~12,267 BTC (~$1.01B) tied to the 2016 Bitfinex hack, triggering election-timing narratives and immediate risk-off positioning as BTC fell below $81k. Even if the transfer reflects custody/return logistics rather than an imminent sale, the event elevates headline and policy uncertainty into midterms, raises perceived supply-overhang risk, and can tighten liquidity as leveraged positions are reduced.
Impact level
● High
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A U.S. government wallet moved about 12,267 bitcoin worth roughly $1.01 billion, with the coins linked to the 2016 Bitfinex hack. The transfer took place 26 days before the 2026 U.S. midterm elections and sparked market jitters, with bitcoin slipping below $81,000. Some market participants believe the bitcoin could be returned to Bitfinex. The move also revived comparisons to a pre-2024 U.S. presidential election transfer that was followed by a market drop, adding to concerns about election-period politics.
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