First time reading? I’m Jordan, and this is The Bitcoin Minimalist. Every Tuesday & Thursday, we scour 100s of sources to bring you need-to-know Bitcoin insights.

Today we’re covering:

• U.S. government transfers 10,000 Bitcoin,

• FBI keeps Satoshi Nakamoto identity secret,

• 45% of Bitcoin supply unmoved,

• And everything else you need to know.

—Jordan

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

🕵️‍♂️ The FBI issued a Glomar response to a FOIA request on Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto. This response neither confirms nor denies the existence of related records. The reply hints Satoshi could be an individual, further fueling speculation about the true identity of Bitcoin's founder.

💼 The U.S. government transferred nearly $600M worth of Bitcoin (10,000 BTC) from Silk Road seizures to Coinbase. Analysts suggest it’s unlikely the Bitcoin will be sold, possibly indicating it’s for safekeeping or trading under a recent partnership between the DOJ and Coinbase Prime.

📉 Bitcoin dropped 5% to below $59,000 on August 14, despite lower-than-expected U.S. inflation data. BTC briefly spiked to $62,000 before falling $3,000 within an hour.

📊 Nearly 45% of Bitcoin's supply has remained unmoved for six months, despite recent price volatility. Long-term holders reduced sell-offs after the March all-time high, with wealth held by these investors reaching historically high levels, indicating strong confidence in Bitcoin's future.

💼 Marathon Digital completed a $300 million offering of 2.125% convertible senior notes due 2031. Marathon used $249 million to purchase 4,144 Bitcoin at an average price of $59,500. The remaining proceeds will be used for additional Bitcoin acquisitions and general corporate purposes.

📈 The Norwegian sovereign wealth fund's indirect Bitcoin holdings surged 62% in the first half of 2024, reaching 2,446 BTC. This growth stemmed from investments in companies like MicroStrategy and Marathon Digital, with no direct strategy to increase Bitcoin exposure. Total fund assets are valued at $1.7 trillion.

IN THE LOOP

Coinbase resumed services in Hawaii after the state eased Bitcoin licensing rules.

Goldman Sachs disclosed over $400 million in spot Bitcoin ETF investments.

Dr. Bradley Rettler uses philosophy to explore Bitcoin's potential at the University of Wyoming.

Vanguard CEO Salim Ramji said the firm won't launch Bitcoin ETFs.

President Biden insisted the U.S. would have a "soft landing" when asked about beating inflation.

MASSIVE BTC MOVE

US Government Moves 10,000 Bitcoin to New Wallet

$594M Transfer: The US government has moved 10,000 Bitcoin, worth nearly $594 million, to a new wallet. This follows a similar transfer of 29,800 BTC just two weeks earlier.

Silk Road Seizure: The Bitcoin transferred was originally seized during the Silk Road raid. The US government remains the largest geopolitical holder of Bitcoin, with around 203,000 BTC, valued at approximately $12 billion.

Ongoing Activity: These transactions highlight ongoing significant activity by the US government in managing its Bitcoin reserves, as its unclear whether they will be sold.

POLL

TUESDAY’S POLL RESULTS

Will tax agencies around the world move to target Bitcoin holders?

👍 Yes - 81.8%

👎 No - 12.1%

Other - 6.1%

Other - “The globalists won’t go down without a fight” - Chris

VIDEO

River's new video explores how Bitcoin can help the US reduce its $35 trillion debt. With Bitcoin's limited supply and rapid growth, holding just 5% could pay off a significant portion of the national debt, just like El Salvador has profited from its Bitcoin reserve.

CHARTS & DATA

29 - The Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index remains low, and dropped again down to 29.

-4.19% - Yesterday, Bitcoin’s difficulty adjusted downwards by 4.19%, meaning hashrate growth is slowing down. Hash ribbons are being monitored closely.

📊 Bitbo has launched five new HODL Wave charts: 2YR, 3YR, 5YR, 7YR, and 10YR. These charts track the percentage of Bitcoin that hasn't moved in those timeframes, offering insight into long-term holder behavior and market sentiment.

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