• Early Bitcoin whale sold 10,000 BTC acquired at $1.54 per coin.
• The sale amounts to roughly $1 billion at current market prices.
• The wallet had been dormant for 14 years before the move.
• Analysts suggest a likely OTC sale to avoid market disruption.

A Bitcoin wallet that had been inactive for more than 14 years came back to life, transferring 10,000 BTC, worth about $1 billion, according to data shared by crypto analyst Ted (@TedPillows) on X. The original purchase was made when Bitcoin (BTC) traded at just $1.54, meaning the investor spent around $15,400 to acquire the now multi-billion-dollar fortune.

According to on-chain data, the coins were transferred from an address that was active for the first time in Bitcoin’s early years. A reminder of the power of long-term conviction in the cryptocurrency market.

Historic Return on Early Investment

The shocking sale also underlined the kind of gain possible for only early Bitcoin (BTC) adopters. The 10,000 BTC now represent one of the most profitable single holdings in crypto history. It was acquired around 2011, when BTC was still considered experimental and traded primarily among fans.

The move turns a modest four-figure investment into a billion-dollar windfall if sold at current prices, near $100,000 per BTC. Analysts say events of this nature are rare because most wallets from this era stay inactive or their keys are forgotten.

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Market Response and Speculation

The transfer soon came into the attention of the crypto community. Although blockchain data does not confirm the nature of this move, many guess it was either a sale or an institutional transfer, given the outflow to a new wallet address.

Large whale movements often raise theories about market impact. But BTC’s price remained stable after the transaction. It indicates the sale likely was executed through over-the-counter (OTC) channels to minimize volatility.

To the market observers, this is a symbolic moment. A reminder of how BTC has grown from its beginnings and how early believers have shaped its narrative.

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