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Story: Bitcoin Miners Yank 36,000 BTC Off Exchanges as February Shakeup Hits Market

By Maheen Hernandez

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Miners pulled hard. Bitcoin miners withdrew over 36,000 BTC from exchanges during February, marking one of the biggest monthly outflows in recent memory according to…

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Major exchanges felt the squeeze as mining operations shifted their Bitcoin holdings to private wallets instead of keeping coins ready for immediate sale.

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Bitcoin's price swung wildly during the month, hitting $45,000 on February 15 before pulling back sharply, yet miners didn't flinch at the volatility.

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And the numbers tell a pretty clear story. Glassnode's blockchain analytics showed miner reserves dropped 10% over February - that's a massive shift from previous months when…

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Major mining firms stayed quiet about their strategies. Riot Platforms wouldn't comment when reached, while Marathon Digital Holdings also declined to explain their withdrawal…

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Some analysts worry the withdrawals reflect growing regulatory fears rather than market confidence, especially with the U.S. and European authorities tightening crypto oversight.

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Bitmain reported a surge in mining equipment sales during February, with CEO Jihan Wu saying demand remained "surprisingly strong" despite market uncertainty.

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February 20 brought another wrinkle when NYDIG announced partnerships with several major banks to offer Bitcoin services.

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Kraken felt the pinch directly. CEO Jesse Powell said Bitcoin trading volumes dropped noticeably as fewer coins remained available on the platform.

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Chinese mining giant Canaan bucked the trend with strong quarterly earnings announced February 24.

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JPMorgan analysts are watching closely. The bank's recent report flagged miner behavior as a key indicator for institutional Bitcoin investment strategies, noting that sustained…

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Grayscale Investments saw institutional interest spike during February. CEO Michael Sonnenshein said hedge funds are eyeing Bitcoin more seriously, partly because of the supply…

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The regulatory picture remains murky. Governments worldwide are tightening crypto rules, but miners seem willing to bet that Bitcoin's long-term value will outweigh short-term…

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Exchange balances tell the story. Bitcoin holdings on major platforms dropped to multi-month lows as miners kept pulling coins into private storage.

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Global economic factors add another layer. Inflation concerns and rising interest rates are pushing investors toward alternative assets, potentially including Bitcoin.

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