Vitalik Buterin's USDC Transfer, Market Crash and USDC Depegging
Jessie A Ellis Jan 04, 2024 03:50
Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, recently executed a transaction that involved transferring 3,300 USD Coin (USDC) amidst a market downturn. This event coincided with Ethereum's price falling by more than 10%, reaching a low of $2,100, and a significant depegging of USDC by 24% against USDT.
Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency in market capitalization, recently witnessed a notable transaction by its co-founder, Vitalik Buterin. A few hours ago, Buterin executed a transaction involving 3,300 USD Coin (USDC). USDC, a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar, is vital in the digital asset ecosystem, providing a bridge between traditional finance and the volatile cryptocurrency market.
The reason behind this transfer was straightforward. Buterin was rearranging his digital assets, moving the USDC to a new address. This action reflects a strategic reshuffling of funds rather than any intent of sale or purchase. Buterin's move, though seemingly ordinary in the crypto world, garnered attention due to the broader market context.
At the time of the transfer, the crypto market was experiencing a downturn. Ethereum's price had dipped by over 10% over the last 24 hours to $2,100. The market slump was largely attributed to speculations surrounding MatrixPort’s bearish prediction for Bitcoin spot ETF approval. Despite the volatility, crypto analyst Michael van de Poppe predicted that Ethereum still held momentum, anticipating a rise towards $3,000-$3,500 during Q1, 2024.
Concurrently, the stablecoin USDC faced a significant devaluation. Issued by Circle, USDC experienced a depegging 24% against USDT as seen in Binance exchange, but suddenly pull back.
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