Whale Resurfaces After 13 Years Shifting 909 BTC Valued at Over $84M

TLDR

• 909 BTC moved after 13 years of inactivity, now worth approximately $84.6 million
• Original BTC was acquired when prices were under $7 in 2012–2013
• The wallet moved its full balance to one address on Monday at 4:17 p.m.
• Bitcoin was trading at around $92,531 at the time of the transfer

A long-inactive Bitcoin whale has re-emerged after 13 years, moving 909.38 BTC, now worth over $84 million, into a new wallet. The movement of this large amount has caught the attention of analysts, as similar events in the past have sometimes preceded changes in market behavior.

Whale Transfers $84.6 Million Worth of BTC to New Wallet

A Bitcoin wallet that had been inactive for over 13 years moved its full balance of 909.38 BTC. According to data from Lookonchain and Arkham Intelligence, the wallet, originally active between December 2012 and April 2013, transferred the entire amount, now worth approximately $84.6 million, to a new wallet address.

Back in 2012–2013, Bitcoin traded between $13 and $250. At the time of this transfer, BTC was priced at $92,531, representing a rise of over 13,900 times compared to its original acquisition value. The identity of the whale remains unknown, as does the new address receiving the funds.

Data showed the original wallet address as “1A2hq…pZGZm” and the new address as “bc1qk…sxaeh.” These kinds of movements from dormant wallets are rare and often followed closely by analysts.

Resurfacing of Old Wallets Has Occurred Before

Movements from dormant wallets, especially those holding large amounts of Bitcoin, are not new. In July 2025, Galaxy Digital confirmed it facilitated the sale of 80,000 BTC from another Satoshi-era wallet. That sale caused noticeable price fluctuations in the market.

By comparison, the current 909 BTC movement is smaller. However, analysts are monitoring any further activity from the address or related wallets. These transactions often signal potential sell-offs or security reshuffles by early holders. CryptoQuant analyst Mignolet said, “US-based whales played a role in the recent price retreat, and older wallets resurfacing adds to the cautious outlook.”

Market Responds as Bitcoin Holds Steady

The transfer occurred as Bitcoin showed resilience in the face of broader economic tension. The asset recently dropped from its high of $97,000, following President Donald Trump’s tariff threats related to Greenland. Despite that, Bitcoin remained above $92,000 on Monday.

Although no direct sell order from the whale was confirmed, the movement alone is often enough to influence short-term sentiment in the market. Other crypto indices, such as GML1 and GMSMALL, were also slightly down by 1.11% and 0.26%, respectively, on the same day.

Ownership and Intentions Remain Unclear

While blockchain data tracks movements, it does not reveal ownership. The reason for the transfer, whether for sale, security, or internal restructuring, remains unknown. The lack of identifiable patterns in these events often leads to speculation, but no official statements were made.

Several long-term holders have made similar moves in recent months, especially during Bitcoin’s strong price rallies. These actions are seen by some analysts as long-term holders deciding to realize gains after more than a decade. For now, the transaction remains one of the most watched events in the current crypto cycle.

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