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14-Year Old Dormant Bitcoin Wallet Wakes Up To Crash BTC Price

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The Bitcoin foray past its previous all-time high into new territory was short-lived as the crypto dipped in the hours after. On-chain data has shown an interesting scenario that contributed to selling pressure leading to the crash. According to Spot On Chain, a dormant Bitcoin address holding $67.1 million worth of Bitcoin recently came to life after 14 years of inactivity to sell all of its large holdings.

Bitcoin Wallet Wakes Up To Crash BTC Price

Bitcoin recorded a new all-time high of $69,200 during the week to surpass the previous record set in November 2021. This long-awaited Bitcoin milestone ignited a strong feeling of euphoria among crypto traders as it marked the first step to a six-digit Bitcoin price. However, this euphoria was short-lived as the new all-time high caused a wave of profit-taking among investors, which resulted in Bitcoin falling to $61,200 in the hours that followed.

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On-chain data from Spot On Chain indicates that this crash was further exacerbated by a long-dormant Bitcoin whale. The whale address, which had remained inactive since 2010, woke up after the new Bitcoin all-time high to sell all of its holdings. 

According to Spot On Chain, the whale minted 1,000 BTC back in 2010 when the price was below $0.28. That would mean the Bitcoins were worth $280 at the time they were acquired. By the time they were sold on the crypto exchange Coinbase, the Bitcoins were worth $67,116 per coin, suggesting that the whale might have profited over $60 million.  

A dormant whale woke up after 14 years to deposit all 1,000 $BTC ($67.1M) to #Coinbase at $67,116 ~20 hours ago, allegedly contributing to the recent market crash!

The whale minted those $BTC in 2010 when the price was below $0.28, suggesting that the whale might just have taken… pic.twitter.com/VBj6VvzAuH

— Spot On Chain (@spotonchain) March 6, 2024

The Bitcoin blockchain is home to many active and dormant whale addresses. The reactivation of old, dormant wallets containing massive amounts of BTC like this one tends to attract the interest of investors about who owns them. The reactivation of dormant addresses is impossible to predict, and not all of them indicate profit-taking. 

What’s Next For BTC?

Bitcoin’s pullback after setting a new all-time high was anticipated by some expert traders. The crypto has since regained its footing after the dip and is now trading at $66,915. 

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Most of the recent spike can be attributed to massive accumulation from traders and institutional inflow into Spot Bitcoin ETFs. Despite outflows from Grayscale’s ETF, the total net flow into the ETFs was $332 million yesterday. The total net flow since January 11 has now crossed over $8.895 billion. At the same time, Bitcoin whale transactions worth at least $100,000 now stand at $187 billion in the past seven days.

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BTC price at $67,000 | Source: BTCUSD on Tradingview.com
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Scott Matherson is a prominent crypto writer at NewsBTC with a knack for capturing the pulse of the market, covering pivotal shifts, technological advancements, and regulatory changes with precision. Having witnessed the evolving landscape of the crypto world firsthand, Scott is able to dissect complex crypto topics and present them in an accessible and engaging manner. Scott's dedication to clarity and accuracy has made him an indispensable asset, helping to demystify the complex world of cryptocurrency for countless readers.

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Scott’s experience spans a number of industries outside of crypto including banking and investment. He has brought his vast experience from these industries into crypto, which allows him to understand even the most complex topics and break them down in a way that is easy for readers from all works of life to understand. Scott’s pieces have helped to break down cryptocurrency processes and how they work, as well as the underlying groundbreaking technology that makes them so important to everyday life.

With years of experience in the crypto market, Scott began to focus on his true passion: writing. During this time, Scott has been able to author countless influential pieces that have drawn in millions of readers and have shaped public opinion across various important topics. His repertoire spans hundreds of articles on various sectors in the crypto industry, including decentralized finance (DeFi), decentralized exchanges (DEXes), Staking, Liquid Staking, emerging technologies, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), among others.

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Scott is an advocate for sustainable practices within the crypto industry and has championed discussions around green blockchain solutions. His ability to keep in line with market trends has made his work a favorite among crypto investors.
In his personal life, Scott is an avid traveler and his exposure to the world and various way of life has helped him to understand how important technologies like the blockchain and cryptocurrencies are. This has been key in his understanding of its global impact, as well as his ability to connect socio-economic developments to technological trends around the globe like no one else.

Scott is known for his work in community education to help people understand crypto technology and how its existence impacts their lives. He is a well-respected figure in his community, known for his work in helping to enlighten and inspire the next generation as they channel their energies into pressing issues. His work is a testament to his dedication and commitment to education and innovation, as well as the promotion of ethical practices in the rapidly developing world of cryptocurrencies.

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