Dormant Bitcoin Whales Stir After Decade, Transfer $60.9M Worth of BTC

May 14, 2024
Dormant Bitcoin Whales Stir After Decade, Transfer $60.9M Worth of BTC
  • Two Bitcoin whale wallets, inactive for a decade, have been reactivated with transactions of 1,000 BTC worth approximately $60.9 million.

  • The wallets acquired the Bitcoin in 2013, and the value has increased by over 500-fold since the purchase.

  • The identities of the owners and reasons for the transfers remain undisclosed, fueling speculation within the cryptocurrency community.

  • Recent similar activities include the movement of 687.33 BTC and nearly 50,000 BTC, which has led to conjecture about market impacts and potential owner intentions.

  • The reactivated Bitcoin has been moved to unidentified wallets, with no indication of the owners cashing in on their appreciated assets.

  • Bitcoin's current price stands at $61,450, reflecting a 130% increase over the past year, amidst mixed market predictions and anticipation of an altcoin season.

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