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Sleeping Stashes Blink: Early Bitcoin Wallets Shift Nearly 5,000 BTC in January

By bitcoin.com
Feb 2, 2026
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Bitcoin Time Capsules Crack Open as 2010–2017 Wallets Move Piles of Resting BTC in January
FAQ What happened to dormant bitcoin wallets in January 2026? Long-dormant wallets from 2010–2017 moved about 4,905.98 BTC, valued near $383 million at current prices. Which bitcoin era accounted for the oldest coins spent? Roughly 40.77% of the BTC spent came from 2010 block rewards that had remained untouched for more than 15 years. Did one wallet dominate January’s dormant bitcoin activity? A single 2010-era whale accounted for a 2,000 BTC spend, while the rest of the month reflected typical dormant movement. Are old bitcoin wallets still spending in February 2026? Yes, Feb. 1, 2026, opened with a 2014-era wallet spending 96.98 BTC at block height 934,621.
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