Dormant Whale Wallet Revives as $325M in Bitcoin Moves After 10 Years
By: tronweekly|2025/05/07 08:15:01
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Two long-dormant Bitcoin whale wallets have been reactivated after over a decade, transferring a combined $325 million in BTC.The reasons behind the sudden move and activity remain unclear, but different theories have come up regarding the activity.Whale activity has stirred conversations in the crypto space again as a 10-year-long dormant Bitcoin wallet moved over $325 million worth of BTC after more than a decade of silence. According to data from Spot On Chain, the first wallet, which was inactive for about 10 years, moved 2,343 BTC now valued at $222.2 million. This address reportedly bought 2,187 BTC in July 2013 for only $85 each, spending around $185,850.Dormant Whale Wallet Revives as $325M in Bitcoin Moves After 10 Years 4The second wallet, which was quiet for over 11 years, transferred 1,079 BTC worth about $102.5 million. The wallet likely purchased the token in mid-2013 for roughly $91,713, also at a similar rate per coin ($85).Dormant Whale Wallet Revives as $325M in Bitcoin Moves After 10 Years 5 The transaction has raised different speculation across the crypto community, with many wondering who the whales are, their identity, motives, and the potential market impact of such a large-scale movement.Possible Motives Behind Whale MovementsThe reason for the sudden move in these wallets is still unknown, but different people have shared their different takes on the matter. Some believe the whales might be planning to sell, while others think the owners of the coins may have new owners or the original users just regained access and decided to move them.There’s also a possibility they are getting ready for market changes, especially with the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate update coming on May 7. Big transfers like these often make investors nervous and increase selling pressure. In 2024, many wallets, including some from the early Bitcoin days, became very active. Read More: Deep Freeze Empowers XRPL Compliance With Institutional Token Control
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