Earlier today, an old Bitcoin wallet from the time of Satoshi was used by its unknown owner.
The wallet hadn’t been used for 10.6 years. Its value has now gone up by almost 8,000%, making its owner a millionaire. This wallet is the fourth old BTC wallet to be used again in the last week.
Whale Alert and the on-chain analytics platform Spot On Chain have spotted movement from a large Bitcoin wallet holding 1,004 BTC. These coins were purchased between 2013 and 2014 for an average price of $731, totaling $737,000 back then. Currently, the wallet’s value has surged dramatically by 7,634%, now standing at $56,924,352.
Chinese cryptocurrency journalist and blogger Colin Wu reported that this dormant whale has moved all its crypto to a new wallet. Earlier this week, three other dormant wallets holding large amounts of Bitcoin also became active. These wallets contained Bitcoin valued at $1.14 million, $2.6 million, and $6.9 million.
Bitcoin Regains Value Despite Market Pressures
On the last day, Bitcoin, the top crypto asset globally, rose by 4.56%. It bounced back from dropping below $54,000 on Friday and is now trading near $56,616. This increase happened even as the U.S. and German governments kept selling large amounts of Bitcoin. Mt. Gox, a former crypto exchange, also began giving Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash to its investors and traders again.
A positive non-farm payroll report for June, released on Friday, showed a rise in employment, contributing to Bitcoin’s recovery from recent losses. The reactivation of dormant Bitcoin wallets has caught the attention of the cryptocurrency community. These movements could indicate potential market shifts. Investors are closely monitoring these developments, as large transfers can influence Bitcoin’s price and market stability.
Bitcoin’s ability to regain value amid sell-offs by governments and exchanges underscores its resilience. As more dormant wallets reawaken, the market may see increased volatility and opportunities for investors.
The revival of old Bitcoin wallets, with value increases, shows the lasting appeal and potential profits of long-term cryptocurrency investments. Despite market pressures, Bitcoin remains strong as a top digital asset.
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