$51 Million of Bitcoin Moves After 14 Years of Dormancy
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A long-idle Bitcoin holding moved 600 BTC after more than 14 years without activity, and the transfer was valued at about $51.9 million when it happened. The movement was recorded in block 968116, and the coins had first been received on July 14, 2012.
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People watching Bitcoin activity, including holders and market participants, would notice that a large old wallet became active again and moved 600 BTC after more than 14 years. The transfer was recorded in block 968116, so anyone tracking on-chain movements can see that this older stash is no longer untouched.
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