Dormant Bitcoin Whale Makes Major Move After Five-Year Silence
$BTC In a remarkable turn of events, one of the largest individual Bitcoin walletsāranked fifth globallyāhas suddenly reactivated after lying dormant for over five years. Holding a staggering 94,500 BTC, the wallet's current estimated value exceeds $6.6 billion USD, according to blockchain intelligence platform Arkham.
Originally credited with this massive Bitcoin amount in 2019, the wallet remained untouched until recent activity was detected over the weekend. The Bitcoin holdings were strategically redistributed, with the majority of the assets transferred into three separate wallets. Only a small remainderāapproximately 1.4 BTCāwas left in the original address, suggesting a planned and secure reallocation.
Among the new wallets, one now holds nearly $5 billion USD in Bitcoin, while the other two received smaller but still substantial portions. This maneuver appears to be carefully orchestrated, possibly for enhanced security or future strategic use. Miguel Morel, CEO of Arkham Intelligence, emphasized that this wallet shows no signs of exchange association or frequent trading behaviorāan unusual trait compared to other large holders, which are typically linked to institutional custodians or exchange restructuring.
Despite the scale of this move, the broader crypto market has remained stable, with Bitcoin maintaining a trading range near its recent levels. Historical data shows similar movements from previously dormant addresses, such as the January 2024 transfer of 27 BTC to Satoshi Nakamoto's wallet, and a cluster of wallets in November 2023 moving over 7,000 BTC to Bitfinex. While this latest awakening has stirred curiosity across the crypto community, it hasnāt triggered significant price volatilityāyet.
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