Bitcoin Whale Awakens After 5 Years, Moves $353M in BTC

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Sohrab Khawas

August 16, 2025

A long-time Bitcoin holder, known as “19D5J8,” has resurfaced after five years of complete dormancy. The wallet is among the Bitcoin OG addresses, holding a massive 23,969 BTC, worth about $2.82 billion. Earlier today, the whale transferred 3,000 BTC, valued at approximately $353 million, to a newly created wallet. Such large movements after years of silence often raise curiosity in the crypto community, sparking discussions about market impact, investor strategy, and the return of early Bitcoin adopters.

Sohrab Khawas

Sohrab is a passionate cryptocurrency news writer with over five years of experience covering the industry. He keeps a keen interest in blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize finance. Whether he's trading or writing, Sohrab always keeps his finger on the pulse of the crypto world, using his expertise to deliver informative and engaging articles that educate and inspire. When he's not analyzing the markets, Sohrab indulges in his hobbies of graphic design, minimal design or listening to his favorite hip-hop tunes.

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