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- Dormant Bitcoin Wallet Activated After 13 Years
- Bitcoin Worth $1.02M Reactivated from 2012 Wallet
- Massive Bitcoin Whale Transfer Sparks Market Speculation
Bitcoin transactions have increased as dormant wallets reactivate and whales transfer millions. A 50 BTC wallet inactive since 2011 resurfaces, and 1,400 BTC is moved between unknown wallets. This highlights blockchain activity and market dynamics.
Dormant wallet transfers 50 BTC Worth $5.16M
A BTC wallet with 50 bitcoins worth $5.16 million was reactivated after being dormant for 13 years. The account transferred 50 BTC to three different addresses. The 50 BTC was valued at $219 in 2011 which shows Bitcoin’s appreciation over the years. The transfer happened on December 5,2024 and cost only $0.91.
The transfer has sparked debate about the purpose of the transaction from a dormant wallet. Additionally, The activation shows that Bitcoin is a valuable long-term financial asset and its importance in the market.
10 BTC Moved from Dormant Address After 12.5 Years
Another dormant wallet was reactivated after 12.5 years and transferred 10 bitcoins valued at more than $1 million. This transaction divided the funds to two addresses with one connected to the Kraken exchange. The transfer cost a low fee of $2.70, emphasizing the cheap transaction costs in the transfer of Bitcoin.
The wallet initially contained 10 BTC, which was worth only $50 in 2012. This shows the bullish growth of Bitcoin. This activation has raised debate over the account ownership, purpose and timing of the transfer. This highlights the potential of dormant wallets to disrupt the market.
1,400 BTC Worth $144.6M Transferred Between Unknown Wallets
A BTC whale transferred 1,400 BTC worth $144.6 million between two unidentified wallets. According to whale alert, the transfer took place on December 5, 2024 at a transaction fee of $23.84.
Analysts observe that such a transfer could influence the liquidity of Bitcoin in the cryptocurrency market. These large scale anonymous transfers by big whales often shows reshaping of portfolios or potential trades. This creates investor interset in the cryptocurrency space.
564 BTC ($58.2M) Moved from Kraken to Unknown Wallet
A whale transferred 564 BTC worth $58.2 million from the Kraken exchange to an unknown wallet. This transaction which cost $36.61 shows the outflow of funds from exchanges to private wallets.
These transfers often indicate asset consolidation or a shift toward private storage, which reflects a change of investment strategies. The transaction underscores the efficiency of Bitcoin’s blockchain in handling high-value transfers with minimal fees.
