In a move that sent ripples through the crypto ocean, a long-dormant Bitcoin whale from the early 2010s has just offloaded 80,000 BTC—valued at a jaw-dropping $9 billion. The coins, mined or purchased during Bitcoin’s infancy, were quietly moved by Galaxy Digital, acting on behalf of this elusive “Satoshi-era” investor.
Yet, in a twist that stunned many, Bitcoin barely flinched. Despite the enormous sell-off, the crypto market absorbed the impact with impressive strength—showing that the bull run may be deeper and more resilient than expected.
Bitcoin Dips to $115K… Buyers Slam the Gas Pedal 🚀
News of the massive transfer sent short-term shockwaves through the market. On July 25, as word of Galaxy's transaction spread, BTC/USD tumbled swiftly from ~$119,000 to a local low near $114,000–$115,000, triggering a fast 3.5% correction.
Historically, a dump of this size—0.4% of Bitcoin’s total supply—would've caused chaos. But not this time. Within hours, Bitcoin stabilized and began clawing back gains. By the end of the day, it was back trading around $117,000–$118,000. That’s strength.
“This market just swallowed 80,000 BTC and kept moving,” noted analyst Joe Consorti, highlighting how deep and liquid today’s Bitcoin market truly is.
A Sell-Off Like No Other — Fully Absorbed in 2025’s Bull Market
Back in earlier cycles, such a whale move would've triggered a meltdown. But the 2025 crypto ecosystem is playing by new rules. “The market took $9 billion in stride,” observed analyst Jason Williams. “That’s not bearish—that’s evolution.”
Despite minor turbulence, the market’s fast rebound reinforced the underlying bullish momentum. Traders, institutions, and long-term holders stood their ground—ready to scoop up discounted BTC.
What’s Next for Bitcoin? 🚦 Eyes on $130K and Beyond
With the whale’s offload now in the rearview mirror, attention shifts to Bitcoin’s next chapter. Analysts across X (Twitter) are buzzing: the resilience shown post-selloff could be the fuel that pushes BTC past its previous all-time high of $123,000 (set on July 14).
Momentum is building. Some forecasts now confidently point toward $130K, $150K, or even $180K as the next major milestones.
The key takeaway? The bull market didn’t break. It flexed.
And the buyers made it loud and clear — Bitcoin belongs to the brave.
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