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#2025Gate年度账单
The cryptocurrency market has recently put on a good show.
BlackRock's recent actions are indeed fierce—on-chain data shows that this asset management giant has been selling off intensively in a short period, unloading over $250 million worth of BTC and ETH positions in a single day, with continuous sales averaging every minute. This is not a typical position adjustment; it seems more like a preemption of something. The market is also restless, with an anxious atmosphere palpable in the air.
Interestingly, the other end of the story is completely opposite. The company BitMine has defiantly gone against the wind, purchasing 13,412 ETH in one go, amounting to tens of millions of dollars. On one hand, they are significantly reducing their holdings, while on the other hand, they are massively increasing them—this contradictory action often reflects a completely different judgment by market participants regarding future market trends.
There have also been changes at the regulatory level. The U.S. federal banking regulators have recently allowed traditional banks to engage in trading and custody of crypto assets, while the UK government has officially recognized Ethereum's status as property. Both of these signals point in the same direction: the large-scale entry of traditional financial institutions may have been greenlit.
So the key question becomes: Is BlackRock exiting early to take profits, or is it a tactical position rotation? Is it a preventive measure against short-term risks, or is it preparing for the upcoming favorable policy?
What do you think of this market trend? Is it a panic sell-off triggered by a liquidity crisis, or is it the final shakeout before traditional capital enters the market? Let’s discuss in the comments and share your judgment.