✨Big News: Genesis Snaps Up $2.1 Billion Worth of Bitcoin After 36Million GBTC Sell-Off!🔥
Struggling crypto lender Genesis made a bold move, selling off 36 million shares of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) to scoop up more Bitcoin.
- Genesis sold 36 million GBTC shares on April 2, bagging $2.1 billion.
- With the cash, they snagged 32,041 Bitcoin at $65,685 each.
- This move is part of Genesis' plan to repay its creditors.
What's more:
- The GBTC shares were initially priced at $38.50 in February but surged to $58.50 by April.
- Now, those 32,041 Bitcoin are valued at $2.18 billion!
- But don't worry, Coinbase assures us this won't rock the crypto boat too much.
- They say the cash will likely stay in the crypto world, keeping things steady.
Genesis had the choice to convert GBTC shares into Bitcoin or cash out. Looks like they're doubling down on the crypto craze!
Stay tuned for more updates!