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Bitcoin Whale Moves Over $250 Million After 8 Years of Dormancy

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

a day ago


A Bitcoin whale, dormant for over eight years, has resurfaced by moving a large amount of BTC. This event has led to various speculations about the owner's intentions.

Reawakening of the Bitcoin Whale

According to the blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence, a previously inactive Bitcoin whale has moved over $250 million worth of Bitcoin. This individual originally acquired Bitcoin in late 2016, keeping it in a single address for nearly a decade.

Asset's History

In early 2017, the Bitcoin held by this whale was valued at approximately $3 million. Today, the same assets are worth over $250 million, due to the considerable rise in Bitcoin's price over the years.

Market Reaction

The sudden movement from this long-dormant address has led to speculation about the whale's intentions. Such moves often precede market changes as large holders might be preparing to sell or reallocating funds for other purposes. Additionally, there's been a noted increase in the Whale Ratio metric, reaching levels unseen since last year, indicating a rise in exchange deposits by large-scale holders.

The resurgence of this Bitcoin whale has sparked numerous discussions among experts and analysts about future movements in the cryptocurrency market.

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