TLDR
A bitcoin wallet moved 909 BTC worth over $84 million after being inactive for more than 12 years
The wallet acquired bitcoin between December 2012 and April 2013 when prices ranged from $13 to $250
The coins represent an unrealized gain of over 13,000% based on current bitcoin prices
None of the transferred coins have been sent to exchanges yet
The move follows a pattern of dormant wallets waking up after bitcoin crossed $100,000
A bitcoin wallet that had been inactive for over 12 years suddenly moved 909 BTC worth more than $84 million to a new address on Monday. The transfer has sparked discussion across crypto communities about whether the holder plans to sell.
DORMANT BITCOIN WHALE WAKES UP AFTER 13 YEARS. MOVES $85M IN BTC AND IT’S NOT A SELL-OFF ❗️❗️❗️
gm ct @Whale_Alert @lookonchain @bitcoin ☕️
Last night (Jan 19, 2026) an ancient whale from 2013 came alive.
Address 1A2hq…pZGZm, silent for 13 full years, transferred ALL 909 BTC… pic.twitter.com/8r16T1ghOG
— Oleg / Yo 👋 (@olegat56) January 20, 2026
The wallet, labeled “1A2hq…pZGZm,” sent its entire holdings to a new address “bc1qk…sxaeh” at around 4:17 p.m. on Monday. Blockchain tracking services Whale Alert, Lookonchain, and Arkham Intelligence all confirmed the transaction.
The original wallet accumulated its bitcoin between December 2012 and April 2013. During that period, bitcoin traded between $13 and $250 per coin. Some sources indicate the wallet acquired coins when prices were below $7.
At current bitcoin prices around $92,500, the holdings represent an unrealized gain of over 13,000%. This makes the transfer one of the largest moves by a dormant wallet in recent months.
The timing of the move fits a trend observed after bitcoin crossed $100,000 in late 2024. Several wallets that had been inactive for years began moving their holdings. Many market watchers interpreted these movements as long-term holders preparing to take profits.
No Exchange Deposits Detected
Despite concerns about potential selling pressure, the transferred coins have not been sent to any cryptocurrency exchanges. This detail suggests the move might be for security purposes or wallet consolidation rather than an immediate sale.
When holders plan to sell large amounts of bitcoin, they typically transfer coins to exchanges first. The absence of such a transfer indicates the whale may simply be moving funds to a more secure location.
One similar case occurred in July 2025 when a whale sold over 80,000 BTC through Galaxy Digital. That transaction generated approximately $9 billion in profits. However, that sale involved clear movement to exchange wallets before execution.
Market Context
Bitcoin was trading at $92,531 on Monday evening. Prices have remained relatively stable after a market crash on Sunday triggered by trade tensions between the United States and European Union.
The cryptocurrency reached all-time highs above $100,000 in late 2024. Since then, several dormant wallets from bitcoin’s early years have become active again. These wallets often hold coins purchased when bitcoin was worth less than $100.
The identity of the wallet owner remains unknown. Blockchain data shows only the wallet addresses and transaction amounts. The new receiving address “bc1qk…sxaeh” has no previous transaction history.
