A long dormant one Bitcoin stash moved to an exchange this week, reigniting concerns about old coins re-entering the market and the effect it could have on prices.
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According to blockchain tracker Lookonchain, a cluster of addresses linked to coins is extracted Mountain Gox over 13 years ago I sent 300 BTC to Binance in one transaction.
These coins were reportedly purchased for approximately $11 each, meaning the original issue was approximately $8,151. The transfer is now worth approximately $33.47 million, a markup of approximately 410,624%. Reports have shown that approximately 590 BTC are still in the same group of addresses.
The market crash just woke up a sleeping Bitcoin OG, who deposited 300 #BTC($33.47 million). #Binance 2 hours ago.
He originally withdrew in 749 $BTC($8,151 at the time) from #MtGox 13 years ago, then $BTC was only $11.
He moved 159 $BTC to a new wallet a year ago, but not sold —… pic.twitter.com/tSxgO0Mw5E
— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) October 12, 2025
Wallet activity and what’s changed
Last year, the same owner moved 159 BTC to a new wallet and then left it untouched. This recent move is different because the coins arrived in a hot wallet on the exchange, where they can be sold quickly.
Traders and market observers noticed the difference: one action kept the coins chained, the other brought them within reach of an order book. Whether the owner chooses to sell some or all of the 300 BTC is unknown, but the presence of those funds on Binance allows for quick sales.
Market movements and flows
Bitcoin’s price recovered to around $115,000 on Monday after falling to $102,000 on Friday. That decline brought in billions liquidations and left traders on edge.
By the numbers, ETFs saw inflows of $2.7 billion last week, and institutional demand showed resilience despite volatility. Yet the peace on the market is fragile; a large sell order from an old holder could quickly change short-term supply dynamics.
This move was highlighted by analysts in the chain and subsequently amplified on social platforms. The inflow of currency from wallets linked to early-era miners or Mt. Gox addresses tend to attract attention because they signal that previously dormant offerings are coming back into circulation. In this case, the numbers are big enough to catch the attention of traders.
Possible scenarios and risks
If some of the 300 BTC is sold, price pressure could increase, especially during tight trading windows. Alternatively, the transfer may be part of estate consolidation or a decision to move funds into cold storage, in which case a sale may not follow.
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Market participants will be closely monitoring the behavior of wallets: for example, quick withdrawals to multiple exchange addresses would likely be interpreted as a sell sign.
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