Bitcoin Whale Deposits $95.6 Million Worth of ETH Into Aave V3

Blockchain data from Lookonchain shows a dormant whale transferred 3,500 BTC worth $409 million to a new wallet, capitalizing on a 294% gain since acquiring them from Gemini in 2021.

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Summary

According to blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain, a Bitcoin whale who had been inactive for three years transferred 3,500 BTC, now valued at about $409 million, to a new wallet. The whale originally withdrew the same amount from Gemini when Bitcoin traded at $29,620, worth $104 million at that time. Since then, the holding has appreciated by $305 million, representing a 294% increase in value.

Terms & Concepts
  • Whale: A term used in cryptocurrency markets to describe an individual or entity that holds a large quantity of digital assets, capable of influencing market movements.
  • BTC: The ticker symbol for Bitcoin, the first and largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.