LIVE
RedotPay Says It Will Defend Itself Against Binance LawsuitPutin Signs Russia's First Comprehensive Crypto LawPutin Signs Russian Law Regulating Bitcoin and CryptoCircle Shares Fall After EPS Beat, Net Income Gain, Revenue MissJapan FSA to Launch Crypto and Stablecoin Division by August 7: ReportThree Missouri Men Face 20 Years in Bitcoin Home Invasion PlotColdcard Wallet Hack Losses Reportedly Exceed $100 MillionCFTC Crypto Derivatives in 2026: Futures, Perpetuals, Margin, and Market OversightHow the SEC Classifies Crypto Assets and Tokenized SecuritiesCrypto Regulator Responsibilities by Product in 2026RedotPay Says It Will Defend Itself Against Binance LawsuitPutin Signs Russia's First Comprehensive Crypto LawPutin Signs Russian Law Regulating Bitcoin and CryptoCircle Shares Fall After EPS Beat, Net Income Gain, Revenue MissJapan FSA to Launch Crypto and Stablecoin Division by August 7: ReportThree Missouri Men Face 20 Years in Bitcoin Home Invasion PlotColdcard Wallet Hack Losses Reportedly Exceed $100 MillionCFTC Crypto Derivatives in 2026: Futures, Perpetuals, Margin, and Market OversightHow the SEC Classifies Crypto Assets and Tokenized SecuritiesCrypto Regulator Responsibilities by Product in 2026
Homepage/Bitcoin News/Bitcoin Whales Reactivate, Move Over 3,400 BTC
BITCOIN NEWS

Bitcoin Whales Reactivate, Move Over 3,400 BTC

BY Solomon M.·1 MIN READ·MAY 6, 2025

Two long-dormant Bitcoin whales moved 3,422 BTC valued at $324.2 million within the past three hours, marking a significant on-chain activity.

KEY FINDINGS - EVIDENCE LEVEL: MULTI-SOURCE
1Key sections mapped in this report
0Internal references connected to related coverage
2External source domains cited in the article
1 minEstimated time to read the full report
Key Points:
  • Two whales moved 3,422 BTC after years of inactivity.
  • Transactions totaled $324.2 million.
  • Market was unaffected despite speculative discussions.

Industry experts see whale moves as potential catalysts for Bitcoin price volatility.

Two Bitcoin whales activated after being dormant, moving a substantial amount of BTC. Wallet “1NWPS” transferred 2,343 BTC, and another whale moved 1,079 BTC.

These wallets, associated with early Bitcoin miners, initiated transactions dating back to the Satoshi era. No individual, organizational, or exchange affiliation was identified for these wallets.

Bitcoin’s market sees minor psychological impact, primarily driven by speculation, while price remained stable around $94,000 to $95,000.

In the past 3 hours, two Satoshi-era whales, who had been inactive since 2014, transferred 3,422 $BTC ($325M) to new wallets…” — Spot On Chain

The transactions highlighted increasing interest in Bitcoin whale activities. Experts like Raoul Pal suggest a potential bull phase driven by liquidity dynamics.

Long-term price volatility is observed historically with similar reactivated wallets. Future moves could invite renewed market attention, potential price impacts, and regulatory scrutiny.

Disclaimer:

The content on The CCPress is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrency investments carry inherent risks. Please consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

SOURCE TRANSPARENCY
  • External Source - Referenced domain: coincentral.com
  • External Source - Referenced domain: twitter.com
  • Byline - Reported by Solomon M.
  • Coverage Desk - Primary editorial category: Bitcoin News
  • Media Asset - Featured image served from the WordPress media library