After 10 Years of Inactivity, Someone Just Moved 2,343 BTC Worth $222M

According to data from Spot On Chain, the first wallet, which was inactive for about 10 years

A swarm of crypto sleuths are buzzing after two Bitcoin wallets, dormant for over a decade, suddenly woke from their deep sleep, shifting a massive fortune in BTC.

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.

The 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).

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 Movements

The 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.