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Early Bitcoin Users Show Activity: $500M Worth of 6,427 BTC Moved in August

Early Bitcoin users have become significantly active, moving 6,427 BTC worth approximately $500 million in August. This follows reports of losses from a Coldcard firmware vulnerability and data leaks from wallet manufacturers Safepal and Trezor in July, potentially prompting holders to reassess their storage strategies. August saw a dramatic surge compared to July, with daily dormant BTC movement averaging 214.25 BTC—5.3 times higher than July's 40.78 BTC. A total of 188 transactions moved dormant coins, including eight from wallets created in 2010 or 2011. The most activity came from wallets created between 2012 and 2017, with 2014-vintage wallets dominating. Notably, the 2014 cohort split into two groups with distinct behaviors: one moved coins gradually over several days, while another group of 25 addresses emptied nearly identical amounts of ~50 BTC within one hour on August 19, suggesting coordinated action by a single entity. While a direct link to security incidents is unconfirmed, this coordinated movement of old coins indicates early users and large holders may be proactively consolidating assets, viewing old keys as potential liabilities. The true motives remain unknown, with only blockchain movements as evidence.

cryptonews.ru08/30 21:38

Early Bitcoin Users Show Activity: $500M Worth of 6,427 BTC Moved in August

cryptonews.ru08/30 21:38

Dormant Bitcoin Wallets Awaken: Over 800 BTC Moved in August

In August 2026, at least 13 long-dormant Bitcoin wallets, inactive for 12 to over 15 years, became active and moved a total of approximately 818 BTC. With Bitcoin's price significantly higher, the collective value of these transactions exceeded $60 million at the time. The most notable transfer involved 212 BTC on August 18 from a wallet dormant for about 14 years, valued at roughly $13.66 million at transfer. On August 22, activity from several old wallets led to the movement of 282.31 BTC, including batches held since 2011. Another transfer on August 29 saw 10 BTC moved after over 15 years of inactivity, worth about $777,000. Smaller transfers ranging from 8.54 to 49.97 BTC occurred between August 1 and 18 from wallets inactive for 12 to 15 years. According to Galaxy Research, realized profits on individual wallets reached millions of dollars. For example, the owner of 40 BTC moved on August 26 after over 14 years of dormancy realized a profit of approximately $3.16 million, with the funds sent to an address linked to Boerse Stuttgart Digital. This activity follows a similar event in March, where a Bitcoin whale moved 2,100 BTC (over $147 million then) after nearly 13.7 years of inactivity.

cryptonews.ru08/30 15:24

Dormant Bitcoin Wallets Awaken: Over 800 BTC Moved in August

cryptonews.ru08/30 15:24

Bitcoin Wallets Untouched for 10 Years Move $40 Million

According to Galaxy Research, six Bitcoin wallets inactive since 2011-2014 moved a total of 553.59 BTC (worth ~$40 million) between August 16-26. One hadn't been used in over 15 years. While such moves often spark fears of early holders selling, Galaxy notes that the movement of dormant coins (inactive for ≥1 year) hit its lowest level since Q3 2022 in Q2 of this year, following two years of high activity dubbed the "great distribution." Most transfers don't necessarily indicate sales, as blockchain data typically doesn't reveal if coins were sold, moved to new wallets, or reorganized. Five of the six wallets sent BTC to addresses not linked to known exchanges, while one sent 40 BTC to German platform Boerse Stuttgart Digital. Two wallets are tagged in a New York lawsuit involving a plaintiff seeking control over supposedly abandoned BTC on 39,069 inactive addresses. The article also mentions recent Bitcoin movements prompted by a Coldcard hardware wallet vulnerability and addresses the theoretical long-term risk of quantum computing to wallets with exposed public keys, though Galaxy's Alex Thorn notes large investors aren't currently citing quantum concerns as a reason to sell.

cryptonews.ru08/29 13:11

Bitcoin Wallets Untouched for 10 Years Move $40 Million

cryptonews.ru08/29 13:11

Major Bitcoin Market Player Inactive for 15 Years Begins Moving Its BTC!

According to Galaxy Research, six long-dormant Bitcoin wallets, created between 2011 and 2014, have become active. Between August 16 and 26, a total of 553.59 BTC, worth approximately $40 million, was transferred from these addresses. Notably, one of the wallets had been inactive for over 15 years, indicating early Bitcoin assets are moving again. Analysis shows five wallets sent their Bitcoin to addresses not linked to known crypto exchanges, suggesting the transfers were not directly for selling. The sixth wallet sent 40 BTC to Boerse Stuttgart Digital, a German crypto custody and transaction services provider, which could be for secure storage or other institutional purposes rather than a sale. Alex Thorn, Head of Research at Galaxy Digital, noted that activity from such "sleeping Bitcoin" has recently declined significantly, falling to its lowest level since Q3 2022 and projected to remain low through Q2 2026. He forecasts total transfers from long-inactive wallets in 2026 could be less than half of last year's volume.

cryptonews.ru08/29 11:20

Major Bitcoin Market Player Inactive for 15 Years Begins Moving Its BTC!

cryptonews.ru08/29 11:20

Over 24 Hours, 1,214 BTC Worth $86 Million Moved from Inactive Bitcoin Wallets Dormant for 11 Years

Summary: August has seen a significant movement of long-dormant Bitcoin, beginning with a security incident involving Coldcard hardware wallets. However, a recent wave is unrelated to theft and likely represents "old school" holders moving assets for security. Data from btcparser.com shows that on August 19-20, 28 inactive wallets suddenly transferred 1,314.41 BTC (worth ~$94.03 million). Remarkably, 92.4% came from addresses first created in 2014, with 21 transactions neatly moving 50 BTC each from November/December 2014 wallets. The owner consolidated funds from older P2PKH to newer P2WPKH addresses. These coordinated moves, grouped into the same blocks, show no current signs of being sent to an exchange. Blockchair's privacy tool rated some transactions as "low" due to patterns like repeated input addresses. Another 2014 wallet moved 150 BTC (~$10.73M) on Thursday. In total, 1,214.42 BTC (~$86M) from likely one or two 2014-era owners was moved. Additional transfers from 2016 and 2017 wallets also occurred. The 2014 cohort achieved staggering gains of at least 16,645%, having bought when Bitcoin traded between roughly $310 and $427 in late 2014, compared to its much higher price now.

cryptonews.ru08/20 15:36

Over 24 Hours, 1,214 BTC Worth $86 Million Moved from Inactive Bitcoin Wallets Dormant for 11 Years

cryptonews.ru08/20 15:36

Bitcoin 'Whale' from 2012 Suddenly Moves $13.7 Million After 14 Years

In August, long-dormant Bitcoin wallets have suddenly become active, with coins untouched for over a decade moving on-chain. A significant event occurred on Tuesday when a "Bitcoin whale" from 2012 transferred 212 BTC, worth approximately $13.72 million at current prices, from an address created 14 years and 8 days ago. The original investment of around $2,346 has grown by roughly 584,725%. This movement is part of a broader trend this month, where significant batches of old coins are "waking up" almost daily. A likely catalyst is a vulnerability in Coldcard hardware wallets, which recently led to the theft of nearly 2,000 BTC, potentially prompting other long-term holders to secure their assets. The 212 BTC were moved from an old P2PKH wallet to a new, unlabeled Bech32 address. The funds remain consolidated there, and no blockchain analytics service has linked the new address to any known entity. As long as the coins aren't sent to an exchange or moved again, this transfer serves as a notable reminder that even the oldest Bitcoin wallets can suddenly spring back to life.

cryptonews.ru08/18 22:31

Bitcoin 'Whale' from 2012 Suddenly Moves $13.7 Million After 14 Years

cryptonews.ru08/18 22:31

Ethereum's Oldest 'Whales' Awaken as Millions of Tokens Emerge from 'Deep Storage'

The oldest "whales" of Ethereum are awakening as millions of tokens move from "deep storage." Similar to dormant Bitcoin wallets suddenly reactivating, early Ethereum coins, particularly "Genesis era" ETH from the network's July 2014 initial coin offering (ICO), are being transferred. In August 2026, two such wallets were detected. One moved 2,680 ETH (worth $5 million at the time) after the initial $830 investment grew enormously from the ICO price of $0.31 per ETH. Another moved 2,000 ETH ($3.8 million) to Coinbase on August 8; that stash was worth just $620 in 2015. This follows similar activity in July 2026, where two other Genesis-era wallets each moved 2,000 ETH to exchanges like Coinjar. These coordinated movements by holders who survived a decade of volatility raise questions about shared market signals or timing. Whether driven by estate planning, storage changes, or profit-taking, these actions are returning supposedly frozen supply to circulation, with 2026 increasingly appearing as the year some of Ethereum's earliest supporters are finally deciding to sell.

cryptonews.ru08/12 20:57

Ethereum's Oldest 'Whales' Awaken as Millions of Tokens Emerge from 'Deep Storage'

cryptonews.ru08/12 20:57

Bitcoin Whale Awakens After 14 Years: He Reaped an Incredible Profit

An inactive Bitcoin wallet holding 27.85 BTC (worth approximately $1.78 million) was activated after nearly 12.5 years of dormancy. The coins, untouched since February 2, 2014, were moved in block 961,963. Based on an average acquisition price around $814 back then, the return on investment exceeds 7700%, generating a profit of roughly $1.76 million. This movement is part of increased activity among older wallets. Data indicates a total of 87.43 BTC (worth ~$5.58 million) was moved from three different addresses dating back to early 2014 in sequential blocks. The funds were transferred to modern Bitcoin addresses supporting new script types, with no immediate indication of the coins being sent to centralized exchanges for sale.

cryptonews.ru08/12 18:01

Bitcoin Whale Awakens After 14 Years: He Reaped an Incredible Profit

cryptonews.ru08/12 18:01

"Dormant" Bitcoin Skyrockets: August's 10-Day Metrics Surpass Entire July's Results

'Dormant' Bitcoin Soars: Activity in the first 10 days of August surpasses entire July's results. Movements, tracked by blockchain analyzer Btcparser.com, involved Bitcoin held on addresses created between 2010 and 2017. While July saw an average daily movement of 40.78 BTC, the first ten days of August averaged 220.91 BTC per day—more than a fivefold increase. Transaction count also surged from 30 in July to 85 in early August. Activity was concentrated in clusters, suggesting individual entities were emptying multiple old addresses, particularly from 2013 and 2014 cohorts. After excluding the two most prominent clusters (33 transactions from 2014 and 19 from Oct 2016), the residual daily rate of 121.51 BTC was still triple July's average. The timing coincides with a widely-reported Coldcard wallet vulnerability, prompting speculation about holders moving old coins. However, the tracked addresses predate the vulnerable Coldcard firmware, indicating these are not stolen funds but possibly precautionary wallet migrations by unrelated holders. Market conditions showed no signs of panic selling, with BTC prices rising during the period.

cryptonews.ru08/10 19:51

"Dormant" Bitcoin Skyrockets: August's 10-Day Metrics Surpass Entire July's Results

cryptonews.ru08/10 19:51

One of the first major Bitcoin buyers who purchased it at $15 has become active again after 10 months!

A significant early Bitcoin investor, who originally bought BTC when it was priced between $10 and $15, has become active again after approximately 10 months of dormancy. According to on-chain analytics platform Onchain Lens, this large holder, often referred to as a "whale," transferred 50 BTC (worth roughly $3.22 million) to a new wallet address. Market observers speculate this transfer could be preparatory for an over-the-counter (OTC) sale. The analysis points out that this investor has a history of moving assets to new addresses before sending portions to institutional crypto services like FalconX or centralized exchanges. OTC trades are commonly used by large players to execute substantial transactions without causing significant price slippage on the open market. However, experts caution against definitive conclusions, noting that such wallet movements can also be related to security upgrades, changes in custody strategy, or simple wallet consolidation, and do not necessarily indicate an impending sale.

cryptonews.ru08/07 10:05

One of the first major Bitcoin buyers who purchased it at $15 has become active again after 10 months!

cryptonews.ru08/07 10:05

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