Whale Alert
128.9M $USDT (≈128.8M) moved from unknown wallet to #Kraken.
128.9M $USDT (≈128.8M) moved from unknown wallet to #Kraken.
Large transfers like this can indicate increased trading activity or market movements, potentially impacting $USDT liquidity.
The identity of the unknown wallet remains unclear, but it could belong to an individual, institution, or an exchange.
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