MARA Holdings moves $87 million in BTC as crypto selloff extends
By Timmy Shen
Companies•February 6, 2026, 2:22AM EST
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Nasdaq-listed bitcoin miner MARA moved roughly 1,317 BTC ($87.4 million) in the past 13 hours, according to onchain data.
The move coincided with a bitcoin downturn that saw prices briefly fall to around $60,000 on Thursday.
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miner MARA Holdings moved nearly 1,317 BTC, worth about $87.4 million, to several wallets and exchange addresses in the past 13 hours, according to onchain data.
The largest portion, worth 653.773 BTC ($43.4 million), was sent to an address linked to digital asset manager Two Prime, Arkham data shows. Shortly after, MARA transferred a smaller tranche of 8.999 BTC to the same address, worth roughly $597,000.
Other outbound transfers included 200 BTC and 99.99 BTC to BitGo-linked addresses, plus an additional 355 BTC sent across separate, unidentified wallets.
MARA's move coincided with a recent crypto market downturn, with bitcoin sliding down to $60,000 at one point on Thursday. It fell 5.8% over the past 24 hours to currently trade at $66,417 as of 1:00 a.m. ET Friday, according to The Block's BTC price page.
Satoshi Nakamoto remains one of the greatest mysteries in modern technology. After releasing the Bitcoin whitepaper in 2008 and helping launch the world’s first decentralized cryptocurrency, the anonymous creator vanished, leaving behind untouched coins and endless speculation about their true identity.
Recently, online rumors resurfaced after viral emails allegedly linked Jeffrey Epstein to early Bitcoin discussions. Some messages circulating online claim Epstein described the project as a “little digital gold mine,” while others suggest he said he had spoken with Bitcoin’s founders. These claims quickly spread across social media and crypto forums, fueling renewed conspiracy theories and debate.
However, fact-checkers and researchers have reported that these emails are fabricated, with no verified evidence connecting Epstein to Bitcoin’s creation or development. Despite this, Bitcoin’s anonymous origins continue to invite speculation, as the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto remains unknown.
The situation highlights how mystery, anonymity, and high-profile names can easily drive viral discussions online, especially in communities already fascinated by secrecy and innovation. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of verifying claims and relying on credible sources before accepting or sharing information.
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