{"id":131184,"date":"2026-08-03T09:04:27","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T07:04:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kryptocasinos.com\/en\/news\/bitcoin-withdrawals-kraken-reduce-exchange-supply\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T09:04:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T07:04:27","slug":"bitcoin-withdrawals-kraken-reduce-exchange-supply","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kryptocasinos.com\/en\/news\/bitcoin-withdrawals-kraken-reduce-exchange-supply\/","title":{"rendered":"Bitcoin Withdrawals From Kraken Reduce Exchange Supply"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bitcoin Withdrawals of 2,957 BTC From Kraken Highlight Exchange Outflows as Traders Maintain Long Bias<\/p>\n\n<span class=\"anchor\" id=\"key-takeaways\" title=\"Key Takeaways\"><\/span><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Two transfers totaling 2,957 BTC, worth about $186.6 million, moved from Kraken to unknown wallets.<\/li><li>Binance top trader accounts held 69.33% long positions versus 30.67% shorts over 24 hours.<\/li><li>Bitcoin broke below an ascending channel, with $62,162 identified as a key support level.<\/li><li>Stock-to-Flow Ratio stood at 917.24K despite a 24-hour decline of 28.57%.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<span class=\"anchor\" id=\"large-bitcoin-transfers-move-funds-off-kraken\" title=\"Large Bitcoin Transfers Move Funds Off Kraken\"><\/span><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Large Bitcoin Transfers Move Funds Off Kraken<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blockchain tracking service Whale Alert reported two significant Bitcoin transactions originating from the exchange Kraken. In total, 2,957 BTC were transferred to unknown wallets. At the time of reporting, the combined value of these transfers was approximately $186.6 million.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first transaction involved 1,800 BTC, valued at $113.56 million. The second moved 1,157 BTC, worth $73.06 million. Both transfers directed funds away from Kraken\u2019s exchange custody and into wallets that were not publicly identified.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Historically, movements of this type have been associated with coins leaving exchange custody rather than being prepared for immediate sale. When Bitcoin is withdrawn from an exchange, it reduces the amount readily available for spot trading on that platform. However, exchange outflows alone do not determine price direction. Broader market participation and demand remain decisive factors.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scale of the withdrawals has drawn attention to the behavior of large holders. Substantial transfers into self custody or custodial wallets are commonly interpreted as long term positioning rather than short term distribution, especially during periods of market uncertainty.<\/p>\n\n<span class=\"anchor\" id=\"derivatives-data-shows-persistent-long-positioning\" title=\"Derivatives Data Shows Persistent Long Positioning\"><\/span><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Derivatives Data Shows Persistent Long Positioning<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While spot market supply shifted with the Kraken withdrawals, derivatives positioning reflected continued bullish exposure among experienced traders. Data from Binance indicated that top trader accounts held 69.33% long positions compared with 30.67% short positions over the previous 24 hours. This resulted in a long to short ratio of 2.26.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The figures show that a majority of these accounts maintained exposure to potential upside despite Bitcoin\u2019s recent pullback from higher price levels. Leveraged positioning can shift quickly during volatile sessions, and futures traders frequently adjust exposure in response to short term price movements. Even so, the imbalance toward long positions suggests that many participants did not rotate aggressively into defensive strategies.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If spot demand increases alongside strong derivatives positioning, buying pressure can expand. Conversely, a market heavily tilted toward long positions can face liquidation risk during sharp downward moves, as leveraged traders may be forced to close positions.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For readers evaluating crypto markets, the relationship between exchange flows and derivatives positioning provides insight into how different segments of the market are positioned at a given time.<\/p>\n\n<span class=\"anchor\" id=\"scarcity-metrics-remain-elevated-despite-short-term-changes\" title=\"Scarcity Metrics Remain Elevated Despite Short Term Changes\"><\/span><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scarcity Metrics Remain Elevated Despite Short Term Changes<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On chain supply indicators continued to reflect Bitcoin\u2019s limited issuance structure. The Stock-to-Flow Ratio stood at 917.24K at the time of reporting, although it declined by 28.57% over the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, the Stock-to-Flow Reversion metric reached 1.6893 after rising 40.47% during the same period.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These daily percentage changes reflected adjustments in the model\u2019s readings rather than a fundamental alteration of Bitcoin\u2019s issuance. The metrics are designed to measure the relationship between existing supply and new annual issuance, highlighting relative scarcity.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When viewed together with the 2,957 BTC withdrawal from Kraken, the data underscored that a portion of circulating supply shifted away from immediate exchange availability. However, price confirmation remains a separate factor from supply metrics, and short term market structure continues to influence direction.<\/p>\n\n<span class=\"anchor\" id=\"technical-levels-signal-pressure-on-recent-recovery\" title=\"Technical Levels Signal Pressure on Recent Recovery\"><\/span><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technical Levels Signal Pressure on Recent Recovery<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From a price structure perspective, Bitcoin failed to maintain its prior recovery pattern after breaking below an ascending channel that had supported price action since late June. Attention has shifted to the $62,162 level, identified as a key support area.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A rejection below $66,835 confirmed renewed selling pressure before the breakdown accelerated. Parabolic SAR indicators flipped above daily candles, reinforcing the shift in trend and signaling that the previous upward structure had ended.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Relative Strength Index fell to 46.23, moving below its signal line at 51.22. This reading indicates weakening buying momentum without entering oversold territory. In practical terms, sellers have gained control, but exhaustion has not yet been signaled by the indicator.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If Bitcoin reclaims $65,799 and closes back within the former ascending channel, the next levels to monitor would be $66,835 and then $70,000. On the downside, a loss of $62,162 could increase pressure toward the $60,000 level, which has been identified as a psychological support area.<\/p>\n\n<span class=\"anchor\" id=\"implications-for-market-participants\" title=\"Implications for Market Participants\"><\/span><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Implications for Market Participants<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For crypto users and traders, the combination of exchange outflows, derivatives positioning, and technical signals provides a multi layer view of current market conditions. Exchange withdrawals reduce immediately tradable supply on that platform. At the same time, futures data shows that a majority of leading trader accounts remain positioned for upside.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Technical indicators, however, reflect a market that has lost upward momentum in the short term. Key support and resistance levels are clearly defined, and price interaction with these levels will likely shape near term volatility.<\/p>\n\n<span class=\"anchor\" id=\"our-assessment\" title=\"Our Assessment\"><\/span><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Assessment<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The withdrawal of 2,957 BTC from Kraken reduced exchange held supply while derivatives data showed that Binance top traders maintained a strong long bias. At the same time, Bitcoin broke below a previously established ascending channel, with $62,162 identified as a critical support level. Scarcity metrics such as the Stock-to-Flow Ratio remained elevated despite short term fluctuations. Together, these data points describe a market where supply dynamics, leveraged positioning, and technical structure are interacting simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"gambling-disclaimer\">\n\t<p>\n\t\tWe have imposed strict editorial guidelines on ourselves and explain our testing methods openly and comprehensively. We also communicate transparently how our work is financed. This site may contain tracking links, but this does not influence our objective view in any way.\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nearly 3,000 BTC moved from Kraken to unknown wallets as derivatives data showed a strong long bias among Binance top traders. Key technical levels now shape the short term outlook.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":131183,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"news_crypto_coin":[],"class_list":["post-131184","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail"],"acf":{"faqs":null,"sort_number":66,"sort_number_no_override":false},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.0 (Yoast SEO v28.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Bitcoin Withdrawals From Kraken Reduce Supply<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Two transfers totaling 2,957 BTC left Kraken as Binance data showed 69.33% long positions among top traders and key support at $62,162 in focus.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kryptocasinos.com\/en\/news\/bitcoin-withdrawals-kraken-reduce-exchange-supply\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Kryptocasinos.com EN\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Two transfers totaling 2,957 BTC left Kraken as Binance data showed 69.33% long positions among top traders and key support at $62,162 in focus.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.kryptocasinos.com\/en\/news\/bitcoin-withdrawals-kraken-reduce-exchange-supply\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Kryptocasinos.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kryptocasinoscomm\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-08-03T07:04:27+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.kryptocasinos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bitcoin-withdrawals-kraken-reduce-exchange-supply.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1408\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"736\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Isabella Brown\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Isabella Brown\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"NewsArticle\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.kryptocasinos.com\\\/en\\\/news\\\/bitcoin-withdrawals-kraken-reduce-exchange-supply\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.kryptocasinos.com\\\/en\\\/news\\\/bitcoin-withdrawals-kraken-reduce-exchange-supply\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Isabella Brown\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.kryptocasinos.com\\\/en\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/badee6a5ed8b6777da5bd380d112bcdc\"},\"headline\":\"Bitcoin Withdrawals From Kraken Reduce Exchange Supply\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-08-03T09:04:27+02:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.kryptocasinos.com\\\/en\\\/news\\\/bitcoin-withdrawals-kraken-reduce-exchange-supply\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":876,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.kryptocasinos.com\\\/en\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.kryptocasinos.com\\\/en\\\/news\\\/bitcoin-withdrawals-kraken-reduce-exchange-supply\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.kryptocasinos.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/bitcoin-withdrawals-kraken-reduce-exchange-supply.jpg\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.kryptocasinos.com\\\/en\\\/news\\\/bitcoin-withdrawals-kraken-reduce-exchange-supply\\\/#respond\"]}],\"description\":\"\",\"isAccessibleForFree\":true,\"articleBody\":\"Bitcoin Withdrawals of 2,957 BTC From Kraken Highlight Exchange Outflows as Traders Maintain Long Bias\\n\\nKey Takeaways\\n\\nTwo transfers totaling 2,957 BTC, worth about $186.6 million, moved from Kraken to unknown wallets.Binance top trader accounts held 69.33% long positions versus 30.67% shorts over 24 hours.Bitcoin broke below an ascending channel, with $62,162 identified as a key support level.Stock-to-Flow Ratio stood at 917.24K despite a 24-hour decline of 28.57%.\\n\\nLarge Bitcoin Transfers Move Funds Off Kraken\\n\\nBlockchain tracking service Whale Alert reported two significant Bitcoin transactions originating from the exchange Kraken. In total, 2,957 BTC were transferred to unknown wallets. At the time of reporting, the combined value of these transfers was approximately $186.6 million.\\n\\nThe first transaction involved 1,800 BTC, valued at $113.56 million. The second moved 1,157 BTC, worth $73.06 million. Both transfers directed funds away from Kraken\u2019s exchange custody and into wallets that were not publicly identified.\\n\\nHistorically, movements of this type have been associated with coins leaving exchange custody rather than being prepared for immediate sale. When Bitcoin is withdrawn from an exchange, it reduces the amount readily available for spot trading on that platform. However, exchange outflows alone do not determine price direction. Broader market participation and demand remain decisive factors.\\n\\nThe scale of the withdrawals has drawn attention to the behavior of large holders. Substantial transfers into self custody or custodial wallets are commonly interpreted as long term positioning rather than short term distribution, especially during periods of market uncertainty.\\n\\nDerivatives Data Shows Persistent Long Positioning\\n\\nWhile spot market supply shifted with the Kraken withdrawals, derivatives positioning reflected continued bullish exposure among experienced traders. Data from Binance indicated that top trader accounts held 69.33% long positions compared with 30.67% short positions over the previous 24 hours. This resulted in a long to short ratio of 2.26.\\n\\nThe figures show that a majority of these accounts maintained exposure to potential upside despite Bitcoin\u2019s recent pullback from higher price levels. Leveraged positioning can shift quickly during volatile sessions, and futures traders frequently adjust exposure in response to short term price movements. Even so, the imbalance toward long positions suggests that many participants did not rotate aggressively into defensive strategies.\\n\\nIf spot demand increases alongside strong derivatives positioning, buying pressure can expand. Conversely, a market heavily tilted toward long positions can face liquidation risk during sharp downward moves, as leveraged traders may be forced to close positions.\\n\\nFor readers evaluating crypto markets, the relationship between exchange flows and derivatives positioning provides insight into how different segments of the market are positioned at a given time.\\n\\nScarcity Metrics Remain Elevated Despite Short Term Changes\\n\\nOn chain supply indicators continued to reflect Bitcoin\u2019s limited issuance structure. The Stock-to-Flow Ratio stood at 917.24K at the time of reporting, although it declined by 28.57% over the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, the Stock-to-Flow Reversion metric reached 1.6893 after rising 40.47% during the same period.\\n\\nThese daily percentage changes reflected adjustments in the model\u2019s readings rather than a fundamental alteration of Bitcoin\u2019s issuance. The metrics are designed to measure the relationship between existing supply and new annual issuance, highlighting relative scarcity.\\n\\nWhen viewed together with the 2,957 BTC withdrawal from Kraken, the data underscored that a portion of circulating supply shifted away from immediate exchange availability. However, price confirmation remains a separate factor from supply metrics, and short term market structure continues to influence direction.\\n\\nTechnical Levels Signal Pressure on Recent Recovery\\n\\nFrom a price structure perspective, Bitcoin failed to maintain its prior recovery pattern after breaking below an ascending channel that had supported price action since late June. Attention has shifted to the $62,162 level, identified as a key support area.\\n\\nA rejection below $66,835 confirmed renewed selling pressure before the breakdown accelerated. Parabolic SAR indicators flipped above daily candles, reinforcing the shift in trend and signaling that the previous upward structure had ended.\\n\\nThe Relative Strength Index fell to 46.23, moving below its signal line at 51.22. This reading indicates weakening buying momentum without entering oversold territory. In practical terms, sellers have gained control, but exhaustion has not yet been signaled by the indicator.\\n\\nIf Bitcoin reclaims $65,799 and closes back within the former ascending channel, the next levels to monitor would be $66,835 and then $70,000. On the downside, a loss of $62,162 could increase pressure toward the $60,000 level, which has been identified as a psychological support area.\\n\\nImplications for Market Participants\\n\\nFor crypto users and traders, the combination of exchange outflows, derivatives positioning, and technical signals provides a multi layer view of current market conditions. Exchange withdrawals reduce immediately tradable supply on that platform. At the same time, futures data shows that a majority of leading trader accounts remain positioned for upside.\\n\\nTechnical indicators, however, reflect a market that has lost upward momentum in the short term. Key support and resistance levels are clearly defined, and price interaction with these levels will likely shape near term volatility.\\n\\nOur Assessment\\n\\nThe withdrawal of 2,957 BTC from Kraken reduced exchange held supply while derivatives data showed that Binance top traders maintained a strong long bias. At the same time, Bitcoin broke below a previously established ascending channel, with $62,162 identified as a critical support level. Scarcity metrics such as the Stock-to-Flow Ratio remained elevated despite short term fluctuations. 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In total, 2,957 BTC were transferred to unknown wallets. At the time of reporting, the combined value of these transfers was approximately $186.6 million.\n\nThe first transaction involved 1,800 BTC, valued at $113.56 million. The second moved 1,157 BTC, worth $73.06 million. Both transfers directed funds away from Kraken\u2019s exchange custody and into wallets that were not publicly identified.\n\nHistorically, movements of this type have been associated with coins leaving exchange custody rather than being prepared for immediate sale. When Bitcoin is withdrawn from an exchange, it reduces the amount readily available for spot trading on that platform. However, exchange outflows alone do not determine price direction. Broader market participation and demand remain decisive factors.\n\nThe scale of the withdrawals has drawn attention to the behavior of large holders. Substantial transfers into self custody or custodial wallets are commonly interpreted as long term positioning rather than short term distribution, especially during periods of market uncertainty.\n\nDerivatives Data Shows Persistent Long Positioning\n\nWhile spot market supply shifted with the Kraken withdrawals, derivatives positioning reflected continued bullish exposure among experienced traders. Data from Binance indicated that top trader accounts held 69.33% long positions compared with 30.67% short positions over the previous 24 hours. This resulted in a long to short ratio of 2.26.\n\nThe figures show that a majority of these accounts maintained exposure to potential upside despite Bitcoin\u2019s recent pullback from higher price levels. Leveraged positioning can shift quickly during volatile sessions, and futures traders frequently adjust exposure in response to short term price movements. Even so, the imbalance toward long positions suggests that many participants did not rotate aggressively into defensive strategies.\n\nIf spot demand increases alongside strong derivatives positioning, buying pressure can expand. Conversely, a market heavily tilted toward long positions can face liquidation risk during sharp downward moves, as leveraged traders may be forced to close positions.\n\nFor readers evaluating crypto markets, the relationship between exchange flows and derivatives positioning provides insight into how different segments of the market are positioned at a given time.\n\nScarcity Metrics Remain Elevated Despite Short Term Changes\n\nOn chain supply indicators continued to reflect Bitcoin\u2019s limited issuance structure. The Stock-to-Flow Ratio stood at 917.24K at the time of reporting, although it declined by 28.57% over the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, the Stock-to-Flow Reversion metric reached 1.6893 after rising 40.47% during the same period.\n\nThese daily percentage changes reflected adjustments in the model\u2019s readings rather than a fundamental alteration of Bitcoin\u2019s issuance. The metrics are designed to measure the relationship between existing supply and new annual issuance, highlighting relative scarcity.\n\nWhen viewed together with the 2,957 BTC withdrawal from Kraken, the data underscored that a portion of circulating supply shifted away from immediate exchange availability. However, price confirmation remains a separate factor from supply metrics, and short term market structure continues to influence direction.\n\nTechnical Levels Signal Pressure on Recent Recovery\n\nFrom a price structure perspective, Bitcoin failed to maintain its prior recovery pattern after breaking below an ascending channel that had supported price action since late June. Attention has shifted to the $62,162 level, identified as a key support area.\n\nA rejection below $66,835 confirmed renewed selling pressure before the breakdown accelerated. Parabolic SAR indicators flipped above daily candles, reinforcing the shift in trend and signaling that the previous upward structure had ended.\n\nThe Relative Strength Index fell to 46.23, moving below its signal line at 51.22. This reading indicates weakening buying momentum without entering oversold territory. In practical terms, sellers have gained control, but exhaustion has not yet been signaled by the indicator.\n\nIf Bitcoin reclaims $65,799 and closes back within the former ascending channel, the next levels to monitor would be $66,835 and then $70,000. On the downside, a loss of $62,162 could increase pressure toward the $60,000 level, which has been identified as a psychological support area.\n\nImplications for Market Participants\n\nFor crypto users and traders, the combination of exchange outflows, derivatives positioning, and technical signals provides a multi layer view of current market conditions. Exchange withdrawals reduce immediately tradable supply on that platform. At the same time, futures data shows that a majority of leading trader accounts remain positioned for upside.\n\nTechnical indicators, however, reflect a market that has lost upward momentum in the short term. Key support and resistance levels are clearly defined, and price interaction with these levels will likely shape near term volatility.\n\nOur Assessment\n\nThe withdrawal of 2,957 BTC from Kraken reduced exchange held supply while derivatives data showed that Binance top traders maintained a strong long bias. At the same time, Bitcoin broke below a previously established ascending channel, with $62,162 identified as a critical support level. Scarcity metrics such as the Stock-to-Flow Ratio remained elevated despite short term fluctuations. Together, these data points describe a market where supply dynamics, leveraged positioning, and technical structure are interacting simultaneously.\n\n"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.kryptocasinos.com\/en\/news\/bitcoin-withdrawals-kraken-reduce-exchange-supply\/","url":"https:\/\/www.kryptocasinos.com\/en\/news\/bitcoin-withdrawals-kraken-reduce-exchange-supply\/","name":"Bitcoin Withdrawals From Kraken Reduce Supply","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.kryptocasinos.com\/en\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.kryptocasinos.com\/en\/news\/bitcoin-withdrawals-kraken-reduce-exchange-supply\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.kryptocasinos.com\/en\/news\/bitcoin-withdrawals-kraken-reduce-exchange-supply\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.kryptocasinos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bitcoin-withdrawals-kraken-reduce-exchange-supply.jpg","datePublished":"2026-08-03T09:04:27+02:00","description":"Two transfers totaling 2,957 BTC left Kraken as Binance data showed 69.33% long positions among top traders and key support at $62,162 in focus.","inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.kryptocasinos.com\/en\/news\/bitcoin-withdrawals-kraken-reduce-exchange-supply\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.kryptocasinos.com\/en\/news\/bitcoin-withdrawals-kraken-reduce-exchange-supply\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.kryptocasinos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bitcoin-withdrawals-kraken-reduce-exchange-supply.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.kryptocasinos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bitcoin-withdrawals-kraken-reduce-exchange-supply.jpg","width":1408,"height":736,"caption":"Close-up of a hand holding a physical Bitcoin coin over a digital Kraken exchange interface on a laptop screen."},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.kryptocasinos.com\/en\/news\/bitcoin-withdrawals-kraken-reduce-exchange-supply\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.kryptocasinos.com\/en\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Bitcoin Withdrawals From Kraken Reduce Exchange Supply"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.kryptocasinos.com\/en\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.kryptocasinos.com\/en\/","name":"Kryptocasinos.com","description":"","inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.kryptocasinos.com\/en\/#organization","name":"Kryptocasinos.com","url":"https:\/\/www.kryptocasinos.com\/en\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.kryptocasinos.com\/en\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.kryptocasinos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/kryptocasinos-com-logo.svg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.kryptocasinos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/kryptocasinos-com-logo.svg","width":109,"height":34,"caption":"Kryptocasinos.com"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.kryptocasinos.com\/en\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kryptocasinoscomm\/"],"description":"Explore the best crypto casinos for %%currentyear%%. 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