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Dormant Bitcoin Wallet From Satoshi Era Moves After 15 Years With 461,981% Gain

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TL;DR A dormant Bitcoin wallet received 8.54 BTC in June 2011 and remained inactive for more than 15 years before moving its holdings. Galaxy Research estimates the coins were acquired at about $14 per BTC and are now worth roughly $538,000, representing a 461,981% gain. The movement does not prove a sale or connection to Satoshi Nakamoto, while other long-dormant Bitcoin and Ethereum wallets have also recently become active. A dormant Bitcoin …
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A Bitcoin portfolio with 8.54 BTC, intact since June 2011, has come to life after 15 years of inactivity. Its value, approximately $538,000, was transferred in a single transaction that could indicate profit making or simply a change of custody. *** A Bitcoin address that received funds when BTC traded close to $14 in 2011, remained inactive for 15.1 years and was activated on August 16 by forcing analysts to observe its movement. The portfolio …

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https://www.cryptela.com broke the news on Monday, August 17, 2026.
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