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Bitcoin whale moves $34 million in BTC it got in 2013 when coins traded at $131
Publication: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
Author: Omkar Godbole
Source published: 19/10/2026, 06:23:16 UTC
Briefing created: 19/10/2026, 06:25:56 UTC
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Briefings
A dormant Bitcoin wallet, inactive since 2013, moved 411 BTC worth approximately $34 million. This transaction occurred in 2013 when Bitcoin traded at $131 per coin, marking a significant value realization for a previously inactive asset.
Key points
- A dormant Bitcoin wallet, inactive since 2013, moved 411 BTC worth approximately $34 million.
- The transaction occurred in 2013 when Bitcoin traded at $131 per coin, representing a substantial value realization for a previously inactive asset.
Context
This finding highlights the potential for dormant assets to generate value when market conditions change, as the wallet moved 411 BTC worth approximately $34 million in 2013 when Bitcoin traded at $131 per coin.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to a single wallet's movement; other dormant wallets may have moved similar amounts. The 2013 price of $131 is a historical snapshot and does not reflect current market conditions.
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