Bitcoin Whale Awakens After 8 Years, Moves $250 Million in BTC

Key Takeaways:


  • $250 million in BTC was moved by a whale that had been dormant since 2016.

  • The whale’s Bitcoin purchase in early 2017, initially valued at $3 million, has since ballooned.

  • The timing of the move has sparked speculation about the whale’s market strategy.

  • In a surprising turn of events, a Bitcoin whale that has been dormant for eight years has now become active again. Following a series of smaller transactions, the whale ultimately moved a staggering $250 million worth of Bitcoin in a single transfer. Blockchain intelligence platform Arkham first reported the transaction and confirmed that this was the whale’s first activity since late 2016. The transaction has also raised questions about the potential market impact, as such large movements of Bitcoin can sometimes trigger price fluctuations.



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