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The German government has sold 49,858 Bitcoin units in a large-scale liquidation that generated approximately $2.89 billion in revenue. According to reports, the sales were executed at an average price of $57,900 per coin as part of a broader government asset liquidation strategy. This move reflects institutional selling pressure that impacted market sentiment during the execution period, although the specific internal policy drivers for the timing remain undisclosed.
This massive liquidation comes at a time when Bitcoin ETFs are experiencing mixed flows, with funds such as BlackRock's IBIT and Fidelity's FBTC recording price movements linked to market volatility caused by increased supply. Per market data, Germany's complete exit from its holdings marks the end of one of Europe's largest sources of sovereign selling pressure, especially when compared to the United States, which still holds over 200,000 Bitcoin according to Arkham Intelligence data.
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Sign InLooking ahead, traders are watching key support levels for BTC now that the market has absorbed this liquidation. With few major economic catalysts in the upcoming calendar aside from the US ISM Manufacturing PMI (scheduled for June 1, 2026), focus remains on the market's ability to recover from current closing levels. Investors will also monitor speeches from Fed officials like Kashkari on June 2, 2026, for any shifts in monetary policy that could impact risk assets.