Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Whale Moves 80,009 BTC Worth $9.46B to Galaxy Digital

An ancient Bitcoin whale has liquidated its entire stash of 80,202 BTC after 14 years, generating approximately $9.53 billion at an average selling price of $118,834, highlighting the impact of dormant wallets on market dynamics.

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An ancient Bitcoin whale has successfully liquidated its entire stash of 80,202 BTC after holding for 14 years, generating approximately $9.53 billion at an average selling price of $118,834. The whale, operating from an address ending in 'f4au0', transferred significant amounts of Bitcoin to Galaxy Digital, including a 40,000 BTC transaction valued at $4.83 billion. Originally acquired for $132,000, this investment yielded a staggering 72,000-fold return. The liquidation coincides with ongoing market volatility, with Bitcoin trading at $118,606 at the time of writing, down 0.8%.

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