2026-01-09 12:33:37

Looking at on-chain data is a bit nerve-wracking. Recently, BlackRock transferred 2,164 BTC and 22,902 ETH to a compliant platform. Based on the market prices on January 8, the BTC portion is worth $195.12 million, and the ETH is worth $71.43 million. Monitoring also indicates that there may be further transfers.

This transfer has indeed attracted market attention. Such moves by large institutions are often interpreted—are they laying out plans for subsequent operations, or simply reallocating assets? Moving assets to a compliant platform is not unusual in itself, but the scale and timing together have many speculating about the future direction. Large transfers of both BTC and ETH suggest it's not just a single asset adjustment.

The market has always been very sensitive to institutional movements, especially at this level of transfer. There may be short-term emotional fluctuations, but what's more important is how these assets are handled afterward.

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ContractExplorer

· 10h ago

BlackRock's move is really aggressive, transferring $260 million without a word... Wait, is this bottom-fishing or running away? It's hardest to guess the intentions of big funds at such times. Moving two coins simultaneously is indeed quite interesting. Short-term volatility is coming; the market will react to such large transfers. The key is where this money flows to... Here we go again, as soon as institutions move, the market explodes... Anyway, the next step is what to watch.

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GateUser-00be86fc

· 01-11 14:44

BlackRock's move is really setting the question for the market Wait, a compliant platform? Is this about taking action or hoarding? Why does it feel like every time a big institution in the crypto world moves, we have to guess the riddle for a long time This level of transfer indicates it's not a small-scale deal; we need to watch for the follow-up I really can't hold it anymore; as soon as the big players make a move, I start to overthink

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FloorPriceNightmare

· 01-11 13:22

BlackRock's move... probably about to make a big move --- Wow, moving such large amounts of BTC and ETH simultaneously is definitely not just a simple transfer --- Regulatory platform? Is this about going offshore or what... --- Nearly 300 million USD in transfers, there's definitely a story behind it --- This wave of institutional actions is causing panic, just waiting to see how they will shake things off next --- Switching to a compliant platform definitely has its considerations, not something done casually at any time --- I just want to know whether they will dump or have other plans... --- Every step by big institutions is like a chess game, let's just watch the show

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ForkInTheRoad

· 01-09 13:03

BlackRock's move... I'm a bit nervous Are they going to sell off or what? Waiting to see what happens next

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GateUser-3824aa38

· 01-09 13:01

BlackRock's recent moves really got me a bit anxious, are they trying to dump the market? I really can't hold it in anymore, what exactly does the compliant platform mean? Two mainstream coins moving at the same time, this definitely feels off. Let's wait for the follow-up disposal plan, there's no point in saying anything now. Institutions of this size can easily cause a stir with just a small move, it's quite annoying.

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Layer2Arbitrageur

· 01-09 12:53

lmao blackrock moving 266m+ in one shot and people think this is just "asset rebalancing"? nah, run the numbers on those basis points and tell me that's not pre-positioning for something fat

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ChainMelonWatcher

· 01-09 12:42

BlackRock's move is hard to understand, feels like playing chess --- Again with this routine, when a big institution makes a transfer, the whole network starts speculating wildly --- A transfer of 260 million, it's really hard not to think the worst --- Moving both BTC and ETH at the same time? Something's off --- Monitoring still shows ongoing transfers, is this hoarding or dumping? --- I just want to know what they'll do with this money later, otherwise it's all guesswork --- This timing is too sensitive, no wonder it's nerve-wracking --- A compliant platform is just compliant? Don't fool me, look at the follow-up moves

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down_only_larry

· 01-09 12:34

BlackRock's recent moves do seem quite aggressive. Given the scale, on a compliant platform, it definitely hints at some strategic play. I feel like this is just the prelude to a "layout," and in a few days, major influencers will start wild guessing. Big institutions just love to keep us guessing like this. Short-term sentiment is definitely chaotic, but the key is how they handle it. A $260 million transfer... You'd be surprised how shocking it is once you compare it. When did BlackRock also learn to play this game on compliant platforms? If this is a bottom-fishing layout, then I need to carefully watch the upcoming developments.

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