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Bitcoin dormant wallets movement sends $40M after over 15 years of silence

The Cryptonomist·August 29, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin dormant wallets movement sends $40M after over 15 years of silence

Six Bitcoin wallets untouched since the early 2010s suddenly moved a combined 553.59 BTC worth roughly $40 million between August 16 and August 26. This activity has puzzled analysts and drawn fresh attention to the pattern of dormant Bitcoin movements, potentially signaling long-term holders cashing out or repositioning after years of inactivity.

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