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Voyager Digital's Major Crypto Transfers to Coinbase Spark Sell-Off Speculations

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Bankrupt cryptocurrency lender, Voyager Digital, transfers significant assets to Coinbase, inciting fears of potential liquidation. Insider sources suggest consolidation is the primary motive behind the move.

This has sparked speculation among experts who fear a possible sell-off due to the substantial reduction in Voyager's wallet holdings, now at a mere $81.63 million. The transactions, occurring at precise one-hour intervals, have raised concerns about a potential liquidation.

However, trustworthy insider sources shed light on a different motive behind the transfers, emphasizing the consolidation of tokens as the primary goal.

On August 11th, Voyager executed a transfer valued at approximately $5.5 million. Among the assets involved were 1,500 Ether, equivalent to around $2.77 million, and an impressive 250 billion Shiba Inu coins, worth roughly $2.7 million. This strategic move aligns with Voyager's ongoing efforts to merge tokens from various wallet addresses into their main address. As the company battles financial turbulence, this consolidation aims to optimize its asset management.

Voyager's continued divestment of its SHIB holdings since the beginning of 2023 adds to speculations of a sell-off. In February, Voyager initiated nearly $10 million in transfers across multiple cryptocurrency exchanges within a day. These transfers included 270 billion SHIB, valued at $3.2 million; 4.9 million Voyager Tokens (VGX), totaling $2.1 million; 3,050 ETH, amounting to $3 million; and 221,000 Chainlink tokens, worth $1.5 million.

Significantly contributing to these ongoing transactions is the recent acquisition of Voyager's assets by Binance.US. Blockchain analysis platform Lookonchain has revealed that following the acquisition, Voyager liquidated digital holdings surpassing $56 million across three major cryptocurrency exchanges.

Furthermore, Voyager's careful selection of Coinbase as its custodial service provider is seen as a strategic move. Recognized for its robust security measures and extensive experience in the cryptocurrency realm, Coinbase provides Voyager stakeholders with a sense of reassurance and credibility amid these uncertain times.

As the cryptocurrency industry closely monitors Voyager's activities, experts and investors eagerly await further insights into whether significant transfers or liquidation events will unfold in the coming weeks.

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