Dormant Bitcoin Whale Awakens: 500 BTC Moved After 8 Years, $5.7M Sent to Gemini
On Thursday, bitcoin (BTC) hit $98,367 per coin before sliding to $96,524. That same day, a dormant whale from 2016 stirred after eight years, spending a hefty 500 BTC, now valued at $48.26 million. Long-Term Holders Com...
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