An early Bitcoin holder sold the remaining 1,000 BTC worth about $65.56 million, completing the sale of all 5,000 BTC over the past several months. The investor originally received the coins 12 years ago when Bitcoin traded at around $332, with a total cost of about $1.66 million. The entire 5,000 BTC was sold at an average price of roughly $87,151, generating an estimated profit of $434 million and a 262-fold return.
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