A major Bitcoin holder transferred 11,000 BTC worth $760 million to Binance as Trump imposed new 15% global tariffs.
A massive on-chain movement caught the crypto market's attention this weekend: a whale linked to Chinese investor Garrett Jin transferred approximately 11,000 BTC, worth $760 million, to Binance across multiple transactions.
On-chain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence flagged a series of large Bitcoin transfers originating from wallets tied to Garrett Jin, a well-known Chinese crypto investor associated with HyperUnit. The total amount transferred to Binance reached approximately 11,000 BTC, valued at roughly $760 million at current prices.
The transfers occurred against the backdrop of fresh geopolitical tension. After the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Trump's IEEPA tariffs in a 6-3 ruling on February 20, the president quickly imposed a new global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, starting at 10% and raising it to 15% the next day. While the crypto market largely shrugged off the new levy, the whale movement added a layer of uncertainty.
Despite the transfer to an exchange, no immediate sell-off has been observed. Analysts note the BTC may have been deposited for OTC placement, collateral use, or custodial purposes rather than a spot market dump.
Large exchange deposits by whales have historically preceded price corrections, as past cycles show significant pullbacks can follow major inflows. With Bitcoin already trading around $67,900, down roughly 24% year-to-date, the market is on alert for further selling pressure.
The broader context amplifies the significance. Bitcoin and Ethereum are experiencing their worst year-to-date performance on record, according to CoinGecko data going back to 2013. The Fear and Greed Index remains in "Extreme Fear" territory. Jin is one of crypto's largest individual holders with billions in BTC and ETH across tracked wallets, making any further transfers a market-moving event.
However, not all large deposits signal sell intent. Institutional holders frequently move assets to exchanges for lending, derivatives collateral, or structured OTC deals. The absence of a spot sell so far suggests this may be the case.
Traders should monitor whether the deposited BTC moves to Binance's spot order books or remains in custody. On-chain data from Arkham and similar platforms will provide real-time visibility. Key support levels for Bitcoin sit at $65,500-$66,000, while a break above $68,500 could signal a short-term trend reversal. Jin's remaining wallet activity will also be closely tracked in the coming days.
This is a developing situation. While the $760 million deposit is notable, the lack of immediate selling suggests it may not translate into direct market pressure. Market conditions remain volatile, and traders should watch on-chain data closely for follow-up movements.
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