One of the oldest Bitcoin whales has made a transaction after more than 14 years of inactivity, sparking lively discussions in the crypto community. On July 24, 2025, this anonymous cryptocurrency owner moved 0.0018 BTC, equivalent to approximately $220, to another Bitcoin address. According to analysts, the last movement of coins from this wallet was recorded back in January 2011.
This is reported by Business • Media
History of the Bitcoin Whale and Asset Value Growth
In early 2011, when Bitcoin was worth just $0.37 per token, the owner purchased 3962 BTC. At that time, the total value of the portfolio was around $1453. Today, in July 2025, the value of this portfolio exceeds $468 million, indicating an investment growth of over 322,000 times. The wallet still holds 3962 BTC, and the recent transaction marks the first activity in over 14 years.
Community Reaction and Market Situation
The whale’s activity did not go unnoticed by market participants. Users on X (formerly Twitter) are actively discussing this event under a post by the analytical platform Lookonchain. Some commentators suggest that this is a signal of impending sales from long-time investors, while others express admiration for the Bitcoin owner’s patience. There are even opinions that “one day Satoshi Nakamoto will return.”
“As of the announcement, the whale’s balance holds 3962 BTC, which he acquired in January 2011 at a price of $0.37 per BTC. At that time, the assets were valued at $1453, and now their worth exceeds $468 million. This means the value of his investments has increased by approximately 322,040 times.”
Earlier, reports indicated the movement of 10,603 BTC from three Bitcoin wallets, likely associated with a single owner, after a long period of inactivity. This suggests a gradual return of long-time investors to the market.
At the time of writing this news, Bitcoin is trading at around $118,500, confirming the sustained high price of the cryptocurrency. The corresponding dynamics can be observed on the BTC/USDT chart on the Binance exchange.
