The Sleeping Bitcoin Beast Wakes: Moves $11.4 Million After a Decade of Hibernation

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According to the ever-watchful eyes of blockchain detectives at btcparser.com, a once-comatose fleet of wallets has suddenly come to life after a prolonged 48-hour nap.

Bitcoin Time Capsules: Unveiling the Silent Giants

On a Tuesday that felt too ordinary for anyone but Bitcoin enthusiasts, one dormant bitcoin address stretched its digital limbs, dispatching 99 BTC-a long-awaited movement that broke a silence enduring 11 years, 7 months, and 25 days. The last time it moved, the date was Jan. 23, 2014.

Back in the ancient days of 2014, a single BTC was worth a measly $822.04, which means this 99 BTC stash was worth a puny $81,381. Fast forward to today, however, and that same stash is now worth a jaw-dropping $11.4 million. Ah, time truly is the most patient of investors. 😏

Last two days of dormant BTC wallet spends.

But wait, there’s more! This wallet has a thrilling backstory: it once hoarded 1,000 BTC, and after releasing 99 BTC to the wild, it decided to go all-in, sending the remaining 901 BTC on a final farewell tour. The initial transaction? It hopped from a traditional P2PKH wallet to the sleeker, sexier P2WPKH address. Ooh, upgrades! 💅

This wallet shuffle continued with every transaction: a 500 BTC transfer, a 400 BTC move, and even a lone 1 BTC sent off on its solo adventure. For now, all of them have settled in those snazzy P2WPKH addresses. Meanwhile, another *fresh* wave of activity was stirring as the world caught its breath.

In the mystical stretch between blocks 915131 and 915143, five wallets from the prehistoric era of 2015 woke up and decided to shake things up. A total of 81.67 BTC-worth just over $9 million-was flung into action. Four of these transactions were a modest 15 BTC, while one brave soul threw in 21.67 BTC. As was the trend, these coins migrated from their aging P2PKH wallets into the shiny, anonymous P2WPKH addresses.

And so, from long-forgotten treasures to the dark corners of the blockchain, these dormant wallets have re-entered the stage with a bang, sweeping millions of dollars into new addresses. Was it profit-taking? Or just a little post-hibernation frenzy? One thing is certain: Bitcoin has a history of suddenly crashing the present, one dramatic, wallet-draining moment at a time. 🎢

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2025-09-18 00:57