12-Year Dormant Whale Reawakens as Bitcoin Eyes $72K

• A major Bitcoin whale portfolio has come to life after years of inactivity.
• The movement coincides with an uptick in the crypto market.
• Bitcoin is smashing new price milestones.

The crypto market is buzzing with fresh excitement, sparked by a Bitcoin (BTC) -led rally that’s igniting a wave of positive momentum. The upswing has rekindled interest from retail and institutional investors alike, with assets shuffling hands as they seek to capitalize on market movements.

Even long-dormant portfolios are showing signs of renewed life, as an inactive whale from over a decade ago stirs up with activity.

Ancient Whale Shuffles BTC

After many years of silence, a long-dormant Bitcoin whale holding 749 BTC has drawn industry attention with a portfolio shake-up. On Tuesday, October 27, 2024, on-chain data revealed a substantial 159.2 BTC transfer from the whale’s wallet, valued at approximately $11.5 million at current prices.

The transaction marks the whale’s first portfolio’s first movement in nearly 12 years, following its last on November 10, 2012, when its balance was worth only $8,000.

While the motivation for the transfer remains unknown, it coincides with the recent uptick in Bitcoin’s price, which has pushed the crypto market giant above the long-awaited $71,000 price point. 

The Bitcoin whale’s current portfolio value represents an approximate 644,000% increase since it was first acquired, highlighting the crypto giant’s long-term viability and success. 

At press time, Bitcoin is trading at $71,795. The leading crypto has increased approximately 5% in the last 24 hours and 10% from its week-low point of $65,100.

Find out more about other whale resurgences here:
5-Year Dormant Bitcoin Whale Resurfaces with $535M Transfer

To learn more about the BTC uptick, read this article: 
Bitcoin Blasts Through $71,000 as Crypto Market Gains Steam