Bitcoin Wallets From 2009 Wake Up, Move $2.18 Billion—What’s Going On?

Well, well, well, look who decided to wake up from their 14-year nap! Two Bitcoin wallets, which have been snoozing since 2011, have suddenly decided it’s time to make a move. Blockchain analytics platform Whale Alert has just spotted the exciting transfer of 10,000 BTC from each of these slumbering wallets. The funds were transferred early on July 4—Happy Independence Day to the crypto world! 🎉

Bitcoin Wallets Experience a 13,982,800% Growth in 14 Years (No Big Deal)

To put things into perspective, these wallets originally received their 10,000 BTC from a single address during the mystical “Satoshi era.” Back in April 2011, 10,000 BTC was worth a whopping $7,793. Yes, you read that right—$7,793. That’s probably what your coffee machine costs now. ☕️

💤 💤 💤 💤 💤 💤 💤 💤 💤 💤 A dormant address containing 10,000 #BTC (1,093,117,489 USD) has just been activated after 14.3 years (worth 7,792 USD in 2011)!

— Whale Alert (@whale_alert) July 4, 2025

Fast forward to today, and those same 10,000 BTC are now worth an eye-watering $108,847.60 each. So, the 20,000 BTC in question? They’re now worth about $2.18 billion. I mean, talk about a glow-up. 😎 That’s a 13,982,800% increase in 14.3 years. I can barely remember my last haircut for that long, let alone a BTC stash.

The wallets were transferred to new addresses, 30 minutes apart, but here’s the plot twist—those new addresses haven’t done anything with their shiny new assets yet. Are they planning something? Or just contemplating how to spend their billions? 🤔

As for who owns these wallets, or whether it’s the same person behind both—your guess is as good as mine. The identity remains a mystery. But one thing is clear: when whales start moving, we’re all watching. 🐋

In fact, these sudden transfers are often a precursor to big things. In the past, they’ve been linked to significant market movements. So, maybe it’s time to start watching for the next big crypto shake-up. 📉📈

Bitcoin to Reach $200,000? Sure, Why Not?

And here’s the cherry on top: Bitcoin could hit $200,000 by the end of the year. I mean, why not? 💸 Analysts at Standard Chartered are feeling extra optimistic, predicting a hefty 90% gain. And why, you ask? Well, it’s all thanks to ETF flows, corporate demand, and a friendlier regulatory environment. If that happens, some of us might be considering a full-time crypto career. 😅

But wait, there’s more—Bitcoin might also get a little boost from President Trump’s new budget bill. Passed by the House on July 3, it includes tax cuts, trillions in new debt capacity, and, um, some reductions to Medicaid and food assistance. Because, why not throw in a little chaos to fuel the crypto fire, right? 🔥

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2025-07-04 16:08