The Bhutanese government recently sold part of its bitcoin holdings as the price surpassed the key $70,000 threshold. Although Bhutan still owns approximately $886 million worth of bitcoin, this sale could add selling pressure to the market, given that the country has been holding and mining bitcoin for over five years.
Bhutan Transfers Bitcoin to Binance
The Bhutanese government’s wallet transferred $66 million in bitcoin to the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, signaling plans to sell on this globally leading platform. According to data from Arkham Intelligence, these funds were moved in two transactions on October 29, shortly after bitcoin’s price crossed the $70,000 mark for the first time since June.
Key Price Levels and Their Impact
Price levels like $70,000 often bring volatility to the market and attract profit-taking. With the significant amount of bitcoin that the Bhutanese government holds, further selling pressure could impact the cryptocurrency’s price.
Bitcoin as a Source of Public Funding
Bitcoin mining has become an essential part of Bhutan’s economy, contributing, among other things, to a 50% pay increase for public sector employees. In 2023, Bhutan's bitcoin reserves accounted for more than 26.9% of its gross domestic product (GDP), which reached $2.9 billion.
According to local reports, revenue from mining by Bhutan’s investment fund, Druk Holding and Investments, was used to finance the wage increase for government employees in 2013. The South Asian country now holds twice as much bitcoin as El Salvador, which adopted bitcoin as legal tender over three years ago.
Macro Factors Driving Bitcoin’s Price Increase
Bitcoin’s price is also being driven by several global macroeconomic factors. These include China’s plan to secure a new $1.4 trillion debt, which, according to BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, could present a “great buying opportunity” for bitcoin.
Analysts from Bitfinex also see the Chinese economic stimulus as a potential driver of demand for bitcoin. History shows that large financial injections can boost risk assets, as seen during the U.S. stimulus in 2020, which spurred bitcoin's growth.
U.S. Presidential Election Significance for Bitcoin
Additionally, bitcoin’s price is being bolstered by anticipation around the upcoming U.S. presidential election on November 5. A victory for former President Donald Trump, whose odds are rising, is seen as a positive signal for risk assets like bitcoin.
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