Bitcoin is drawing fresh attention from governments, whale wallets and chart analysts at the same time. This update links new state-level exposure, a billion-dollar on-chain transfer and a fragile bounce into one picture of where the market stands.
Four Governments Confirm New Channels for Holding Bitcoin
Four governments have recently disclosed Bitcoin exposure through mining programs, direct purchases, ETFs and test portfolios. The United Arab Emirates, El Salvador, Luxembourg and the Czech Republic now all appear in public records as nation states with some form of BTC on their books.
Four Nations Add Bitcoin Exposure. Source: The Bitcoin Historian
In the UAE, blockchain analysts traced several thousand BTC to wallets tied to a government-backed mining operation. The coins come from mined rewards rather than exchange buys, yet the holdings still sit under state control and now show up in on-chain data.
El Salvador continues to add Bitcoin directly to its national stash. Officials have announced new acquisitions worth around $100 million in recent weeks, extending a policy of buying BTC during market pullbacks and holding it as part of the country’s long-term strategy.
Luxembourg is using a fund structure instead of spot coins. Its Intergenerational Sovereign Wealth Fund plans to place a small share of assets into Bitcoin exchange-traded funds and related products, giving the state price exposure while custodians handle the underlying assets.
The Czech Republic has taken a more experimental route. The Czech National Bank built a $1 million test portfolio that includes Bitcoin, a U.S. dollar stablecoin and a tokenized deposit. Officials say the basket sits outside formal foreign-exchange reserves and serves mainly as a research tool, yet it still marks disclosed central-bank exposure to BTC.
While governments adjust their policies, large holders on-chain are also on the move.
Whale Address Receives 10,145 BTC From BitMEX Cold Wallet
Meanwhile, on-chain data show a whale address has received 10,145 BTC, valued near $1 billion at recent prices. A portfolio view for address 3JBM969wvpxEnfYLQ3LYayB3DVk52ZZpGq records a single inflow of 10.145K BTC from a BitMEX cold wallet roughly five hours ago, placing the full stack under that wallet’s control.
Satoshi Era Whale 10,145 BTC Move. Source: 0xNobler
As a result, traders are already debating whether the move signals long-term accumulation or simple internal rebalancing. The transfer has also revived speculation about whether a “Satoshi-era” holder is positioning for a market bottom, even though the transaction alone does not reveal the whale’s strategy.
Analyst Says Bitcoin Bounce Shows Early Stabilization but Volatility Remains Elevated
Bitcoin’s rebound has offered the first signs of stabilization, even as volatility stays elevated, according to analyst Michaël van de Poppe. He noted that the recent drop left markets “overextended to the downside,” and the latest bounce reflects early attempts to find footing in a key support zone.
Bitcoin Support Zone Analysis. Source: CryptoMichNL
At the same time, he cautioned that reversals rarely happen quickly. Poppe expects Bitcoin to move sideways for a period as the market builds a new base following the sharp decline. The chart shows liquidity already cleared below recent lows, leaving room for consolidation before any sustained upward move can begin.
He added that the current price region remains attractive for long-term positioning, emphasizing that accumulation in this zone could prove beneficial over the coming years.