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 Feb 01, 2024    |    2 years ago

$1.5 Billion Worth of BTC Transferred in Less Than 10 Minutes for Pennies

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A staggering 35,049 Bitcoin, worth roughly $1.5 billion, was recently moved by an unknown entity, sparking intense curiosity among crypto traders. The on-chain transaction settled in less than 10 minutes and incurred a fee of a measly $3.21.

 

This latest development stands as a testament to the growing efficiency of the Bitcoin network and highlights the need for speed and efficiency in the financial world. 

                                                                transaction receipt

"Just imagine the fees and how long it will take to move this amount of money in fiat through the bank or to move this amount of gold. Bitcoin > Gold > Fiat", Nigerian-based Bitcoin analyst Simon Peter posted on his Linkedin wall.

 

Bitcoin: A Technological Marvel

 

Bitcoin is a technological marvel that has continued to attract significant attention in the financial world. While it is often criticised for it gargantuan energy use and the ease of moving illegal funds across its network, Bitcoin has not only excelled as a far more efficient and cost-effective way of conducting financial transactions but has also outshone established assets like as gold. 

 

 

 

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