Dormant Whale Moves $43 Million in Bitcoin to Gemini Exchange

Onchain Lens reports a long-inactive Bitcoin whale transferred 650.76 BTC to Gemini, potentially realizing over $25 million in profits from coins acquired at significantly lower prices.

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Summary

On February 23, Onchain Lens reported a dormant Bitcoin whale deposited 650.76 BTC, valued at about $43.05 million, into the U.S.-based exchange Gemini. The transfer occurred three hours before the report and originated from holdings withdrawn from Coinbase at an original cost of $17.68 million. If sold, the move could net the whale approximately $25.37 million in profit.

Terms & Concepts
  • Whale: A term describing an individual or entity holding large amounts of cryptocurrency, capable of influencing market prices through sizable trades.
  • BTC: The ticker symbol for Bitcoin, the world's first and most widely used cryptocurrency.
  • Gemini: A U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2014, offering trading and custody services for digital assets.