BTC Whale Transfers 3,000 Bitcoin After 5 Years Dormant

[BTCETFInvestor]

 BTC Whale Transfers 3,000 Bitcoin After 5 Years Dormant

After five years of complete inactivity, a prominent Bitcoin whale associated with the wallet address “19D5J8” has made a significant on-chain movement, transferring 3,000 BTC—valued at approximately $353.16 million - to a newly created wallet.

The transfer was to a modern SegWit-style wallet, indicating security and consolidation motives. No significant impact on Bitcoin’s market price has been observed.

The transaction, first observed on August 16, 2025, marks the first activity from this address since 2019.

The wallet in question holds a total of 23,969 BTC, currently valued at around $2.82 billion, making this a rare and high-stakes move from one of Bitcoin’s long-dormant holders.

The funds have not yet been sent to any known exchange addresses, leaving the market to speculate about the whale’s next steps.

► https://coincu.com/bitcoin/bitcoin-whale-moves-3000-btc/

[Odusko]

Is no longer news that big amount of Bitcoin are being moved from personal cold wallet to exchange most especially the old early holders who got so much Bitcoin for less price, compared to what Bitcoin is today over $100k plus in price, so let no one wonder why this whales are moving those Bitcoin at least for taking profits it worth it in the long run.

[Dunamisx]

BTC Whale Transfers 3,000 Bitcoin After 5 Years Dormant

After five years of complete inactivity, a prominent Bitcoin whale associated with the wallet address “19D5J8” has made a significant on-chain movement, transferring 3,000 BTC—valued at approximately $353.16 million - to a newly created wallet.

After knowing about all these information, what has it benefit on us, i don't think we should be talking any further about movements like this, because it cause nothing to our pocket, instead serves as part of what causes FUD on the market, base on what i learnt over time, some of these movement were not even proven to be true, they only make a publication about them, but it cannot be ascertain from the blockchain to have taken place.

[Zaguru12]

The transfer was to a modern SegWit-style wallet, indicating security and consolidation motives. No significant impact on Bitcoin’s market price has been observed.

The transaction, first observed on August 16, 2025, marks the first activity from this address since 2019.

The wallet in question holds a total of 23,969 BTC, currently valued at around $2.82 billion, making this a rare and high-stakes move from one of Bitcoin’s long-dormant holders.

There is always two things when bitcoin is moved from dormant addresses, it is either to change wallet due to security concerns like maybe the back ups for the wallet might be missing; probably one of the multiple back up they have goes missing and for security purposes they change wallet.

Another reason which I think should be why this address went life will be to take profit. This is not bad thing most especially with the fact that we are a bull season, many will be taking off some profits, and taking something like 3,000 from almost 24,000 is actually not a bad idea. This bitcoin from 2019 till now is 17x plus of the price, so it’s a good profit.

I don’t understand why you think 3,000 even if sold off to take profit will have a significant impact on the market. This doesn’t flip the usually daily volume of bitcoin.

[hd49728]

There is always two things when bitcoin is moved from dormant addresses, it is either to change wallet due to security concerns like maybe the back ups for the wallet might be missing; probably one of the multiple back up they have goes missing and for security purposes they change wallet.

It can be fund reallocation from old wallet to new ones. It can be change from wallet softwares and brands that make that person thinking like changing a wallet software and moving the fund to a new wallet is necessary. It can be issue with wallet backups so that with still accessible wallet, that person decides to move it to a new wallet with backups for recovery.

Another reason that is related more to technical concern like changing wallets from Legacy to Native Segwit for better transaction fees in the future. With Segwit addresses, it is more feasible to move bitcoins on chain with less expensive transaction fees than with Legacy addresses.

Another reason which I think should be why this address went life will be to take profit.

Surely taking profit can be another reason but it must be moved to a centralized exchanges in most cases.

[Z-tight]

I know it is hard for people not to talk about transfers like this and start speculating about the reason for the movement and what the reaction on the price would be. However, i would like if that was not the case, there is really no need analyzing why someone moved their BTC's, just because it is a huge amount, whatever the reason is. Many times it only creates panic for weak hands who are unsure if the price will drop or not.

[cryptoaddictchie]

People who acquired bitcoin so early are typically rich people now, we cant blame them if they wanna sale and make some sell since its their money, and we can only watch how they gonna move market. I admire these people that got patience before even moving their btc assets.

If only I knew bitcoin as early as them. If Ive got time machine will definitely go back to the time when it was just cents and accumulate a lot of bitcoin back then.

[hyudien]

Remember the 80,000 Bitcoins that started moving? In fact, the Bitcoin market wasn't panicking at the time. It's perfectly normal for an inactive long-term holder to move their Bitcoins to a new wallet. Even if they were considering selling the entire asset, why not? It's about profiting from years of hard work holding Bitcoin. After all, that person only owns 0.0143% of the total Bitcoin supply, so you don't need to worry, my friend.

[BTCETFInvestor]

The transfer was to a modern SegWit-style wallet, indicating security and consolidation motives. No significant impact on Bitcoin’s market price has been observed.

The transaction, first observed on August 16, 2025, marks the first activity from this address since 2019.

The wallet in question holds a total of 23,969 BTC, currently valued at around $2.82 billion, making this a rare and high-stakes move from one of Bitcoin’s long-dormant holders.

There is always two things when bitcoin is moved from dormant addresses, it is either to change wallet due to security concerns like maybe the back ups for the wallet might be missing; probably one of the multiple back up they have goes missing and for security purposes they change wallet.

Another reason which I think should be why this address went life will be to take profit. This is not bad thing most especially with the fact that we are a bull season, many will be taking off some profits, and taking something like 3,000 from almost 24,000 is actually not a bad idea. This bitcoin from 2019 till now is 17x plus of the price, so it’s a good profit.

I don’t understand why you think 3,000 even if sold off to take profit will have a significant impact on the market. This doesn’t flip the usually daily volume of bitcoin.

Clearly, you are not able to comprehend what 'No significant impact on Bitcoin’s market price has been observed' means!  

[Cryptohygenic]

BTC Whale Transfers 3,000 Bitcoin After 5 Years Dormant

After five years of complete inactivity, a prominent Bitcoin whale associated with the wallet address “19D5J8” has made a significant on-chain movement, transferring 3,000 BTC—valued at approximately $353.16 million - to a newly created wallet.

The transfer was to a modern SegWit-style wallet, indicating security and consolidation motives. No significant impact on Bitcoin’s market price has been observed.

The transaction, first observed on August 16, 2025, marks the first activity from this address since 2019.

The wallet in question holds a total of 23,969 BTC, currently valued at around $2.82 billion, making this a rare and high-stakes move from one of Bitcoin’s long-dormant holders.

The funds have not yet been sent to any known exchange addresses, leaving the market to speculate about the whale’s next steps.

I am unworried but congrats to the holders as he has made good fortunes out of the patient holding for the period of time. That is if it was not hackers than invaded the wallet since it is still around the non custodial but on the positive reaction, the owners have been investing based on planes. Probably to diversify if he had realized a specific value within his expectations. That could be why the transaction was not sent to the exchange. And we should not have to expect the market reacting to the action since the funds is still in the same blockchain.

[Guccho]

I am unworried but congrats to the holders as he has made good fortunes out of the patient holding for the period of time. That is if it was not hackers than invaded the wallet since it is still around the non custodial but on the positive reaction, the owners have been investing based on planes. Probably to diversify if he had realized a specific value within his expectations. That could be why the transaction was not sent to the exchange. And we should not have to expect the market reacting to the action since the funds is still in the same blockchain.

It is so much Bitcoin, that just leaving it there and not touching it five years in a row requires a lot of patience, and it seems that now the whale is not only willing to cash out, but is organizing a more strategic move. Transporting it to a SegWit wallet means they are security conscious or maybe consolidation or diversification over the long term. That it is yet to list in an exchange implies that they are not in a hurry to sell and thus the market is yet to be affected. In a way it reminds us that long-termers can exert their pressure on the ecosystem without triggering a panic and it can be really worth it to be patient in crypto.

[Don Pedro Dinero]

Remember the 80,000 Bitcoins that started moving? In fact, the Bitcoin market wasn't panicking at the time. It's perfectly normal for an inactive long-term holder to move their Bitcoins to a new wallet. Even if they were considering selling the entire asset, why not? It's about profiting from years of hard work holding Bitcoin. After all, that person only owns 0.0143% of the total Bitcoin supply, so you don't need to worry, my friend.

Yes, in this case, there aren't that many bitcoins, nor are they that old.

I know it is hard for people not to talk about transfers like this and start speculating about the reason for the movement and what the reaction on the price would be. However, i would like if that was not the case, there is really no need analyzing why someone moved their BTC's, just because it is a huge amount, whatever the reason is. Many times it only creates panic for weak hands who are unsure if the price will drop or not.

If weak hands sell because of that, they will sell for anything, like recently after beating the ATH, because of the small dip that occurred, because they think the fall to 0 is beginning. I'm not worried about them. Speculating about these things is fine, in my opinion.

[adaseb]

Yeah I don’t know why these are news. Especially since it was only 5 years ago. Same with alerts going from whales back in 2014 or so. That wasn’t that long ago.

Honestly only transactions I care about are the 2009-2010 because who knows, might be satoshi.

It’s also common for many old OG to sell their bitcoin whenever we hit a new ATH. So this is expected.

[Cryptoprincess101]

The transfer was to a modern SegWit-style wallet, indicating security and consolidation motives. No significant impact on Bitcoin’s market price has been observed.

It was transferred to another wallet, not a bought coin so how do you expect it to have an impact in the market? Most people misunderstood moving bitcoins from one wallet address to another and buying bitcoins. When a coin is moved to another new address, it won't have impact in the market because it's still same coins but if it was to be a bought coin, definitely it will have little impact in the market because 3000 bitcoins is huge.

[BTCETFInvestor]

The transfer was to a modern SegWit-style wallet, indicating security and consolidation motives. No significant impact on Bitcoin’s market price has been observed.

It was transferred to another wallet, not a bought coin so how do you expect it to have an impact in the market? Most people misunderstood moving bitcoins from one wallet address to another and buying bitcoins. When a coin is moved to another new address, it won't have impact in the market because it's still same coins but if it was to be a bought coin, definitely it will have little impact in the market because 3000 bitcoins is huge.

I don't expect it to have an impact! In fact, if you'll read what was stated that fact should be clear to you! Maybe there is a language barrier that prevents you from comprehending...

'No significant impact on Bitcoin’s market price has been observed' was stated in the link!

[cabron]

Yeah I don’t know why these are news. Especially since it was only 5 years ago. Same with alerts going from whales back in 2014 or so. That wasn’t that long ago.

Honestly only transactions I care about are the 2009-2010 because who knows, might be satoshi.

It’s also common for many old OG to sell their bitcoin whenever we hit a new ATH. So this is expected.

True. A wallet from that year suddenly activates and sends thousands of BTC would be more interesting to watch for its really amazing how that guy just have the patience to stay dormant while the world has been awaken when BTC risen up to $1000.

If its Satoshi, he really deserve to spend what he earned. But its also going to cause panic when he could actually dump it all. The question would be, will exchanges stop him or just let him do it?

[r_victory]

This has been happening a lot lately. I saw one recently that started moving coins from its wallet after ten years of inactivity. From what I've observed, most of these are wallet "renewals," perhaps for security reasons. Some are transfers to exchanges, possibly waiting for a more favorable moment to make a profit. We'll see this happen more frequently from now on.

[BTCETFInvestor]

Yeah I don’t know why these are news. Especially since it was only 5 years ago. Same with alerts going from whales back in 2014 or so. That wasn’t that long ago.

Honestly only transactions I care about are the 2009-2010 because who knows, might be satoshi.

It’s also common for many old OG to sell their bitcoin whenever we hit a new ATH. So this is expected.

True. A wallet from that year suddenly activates and sends thousands of BTC would be more interesting to watch for its really amazing how that guy just have the patience to stay dormant while the world has been awaken when BTC risen up to $1000.

If its Satoshi, he really deserve to spend what he earned. But its also going to cause panic when he could actually dump it all. The question would be, will exchanges stop him or just let him do it?

Why are Europeans lack common sense?

[Cryptoprincess101]

The transfer was to a modern SegWit-style wallet, indicating security and consolidation motives. No significant impact on Bitcoin’s market price has been observed.

It was transferred to another wallet, not a bought coin so how do you expect it to have an impact in the market? Most people misunderstood moving bitcoins from one wallet address to another and buying bitcoins. When a coin is moved to another new address, it won't have impact in the market because it's still same coins but if it was to be a bought coin, definitely it will have little impact in the market because 3000 bitcoins is huge.

I don't expect it to have an impact! In fact, if you'll read what was stated that fact should be clear to you! Maybe there is a language barrier that prevents you from comprehending...

'No significant impact on Bitcoin’s market price has been observed' was stated in the link!

You think i have a language barrier, right? how does it sound to you? your statement sounded as if you were expecting an impact in the price of bitcoin after the transfer of 3000 bitcoins was made. In my opinion, there was no need for that statement you made if actually you understood the real context of what you said.

[BTCETFInvestor]

The transfer was to a modern SegWit-style wallet, indicating security and consolidation motives. No significant impact on Bitcoin’s market price has been observed.

It was transferred to another wallet, not a bought coin so how do you expect it to have an impact in the market? Most people misunderstood moving bitcoins from one wallet address to another and buying bitcoins. When a coin is moved to another new address, it won't have impact in the market because it's still same coins but if it was to be a bought coin, definitely it will have little impact in the market because 3000 bitcoins is huge.

I don't expect it to have an impact! In fact, if you'll read what was stated that fact should be clear to you! Maybe there is a language barrier that prevents you from comprehending...

'No significant impact on Bitcoin’s market price has been observed' was stated in the link!

You think i have a language barrier, right? how does it sound to you? your statement sounded as if you were expecting an impact in the price of bitcoin after the transfer of 3000 bitcoins was made. In my opinion, there was no need for that statement you made if actually you understood the real context of what you said.

Read and try to comprehend the link, damn it! You'll see that it says; No significant impact on Bitcoin’s market price has been observed.

Here ► https://coincu.com/bitcoin/bitcoin-whale-moves-3000-btc/