Terra BTC Reserve: Now Holding 39,897 BTC After 4,117 BTC Purchase
The Terra (LUNA) project continues to bolster its Bitcoin (BTC) reserves, recently adding another 4,117 BTC to its holdings. This latest acquisition brings Terra's total BTC reserve to a significant 39,897 BTC, valued at approximately $1.7 billion. The Luna Foundation Guard (LFG), the non-profit organization supporting the Terra Luna ecosystem, is spearheading this strategic accumulation of Bitcoin.
Why is Terra Buying Bitcoin?
The LFG's goal is to build a $10 billion Bitcoin reserve for UST, Terra's algorithmic stablecoin. This reserve aims to provide an additional layer of stability and decentralization to UST, enhancing its resilience against market volatility. This strategy involves buying Bitcoin over-the-counter from brokers like Genesis Trading and through additional market purchases, as evidenced by previous acquisitions like the 20,863 BTC purchase.
Tracking Terra's Bitcoin Wallet
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LFG's Previous Acquisitions
The LFG has been actively accumulating Bitcoin in recent months. As an example, the foundation previously purchased an additional 123.89 BTC, contributing to a total holding of 42.53K BTC at that time. The most recent purchase of 4,117 BTC, plus others like the $100 million Bitcoin purchase on Wednesday, show Terra's firm commitment to securing a substantial Bitcoin reserve. In fact, as of March 20th, the LFG wallet held 9,564 BTC. The current balance of 39,897.98 Bitcoin demonstrates the rapid growth of Terra's holdings.
Bitcoin as a Reserve Asset
With Bitcoin comprising 69.6% of all reserves, the LFG strategy highlights the growing acceptance of Bitcoin as a legitimate reserve asset. By building a substantial BTC reserve, Terra aims to strengthen the stability and credibility of the UST stablecoin and contribute to the overall growth and adoption of the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem.