BTC accumulators from 12 years ago start cashing out: 5,000 whales sell half in 2 months, profits exceeding $260 million

PriceOracleFairy · 2026-01-18T00:26:11+00:00

An investor who bought 5,000 Bitcoins at $332 each in 2013 started selling off last November after sleeping for 12 years. In just two months, they cashed out $260 million and still hold 2,500 Bitcoins, worth approximately $237 million, with astonishing gains. This move has attracted the attention of on-chain analysts.

PriceOracleFairy

2026-01-18 00:26:11

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【ChainWen】Interestingly, a big whale that had been dormant for 12 years has recently become active again. This fellow accumulated 5,000 BTC in November 2013 at an average price of $332, resulting in an incredibly low purchase cost. Then it just lay dormant for a full 12 years, until November last year when it started selling.

In less than two months, it has already sold 2,500 BTC, cashing out to a major exchange at an average price of around $104,000, totaling $260 million. Just this move alone has achieved a super terrifying return. Currently, the wallet still holds 2,500 BTC, which is estimated to be worth $237 million based on recent prices.

If this guy were to sell all the remaining coins, how exaggerated would the overall profit be? From $332 to over $100,000, this is the ultimate return for holding Bitcoin for more than ten years. Of course, such a whale’s activity also becomes a key focus for on-chain analysts, as transfers of this level can influence market sentiment.

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FlatlineTrader

· 4h ago

This is what true "lying down to win" looks like. The coin hoarders from 12 years ago are now harvesting, and we latecomers can only envy.

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BridgeTrustFund

· 4h ago

Wow, this is the real hodl. Sitting on 260 million since 2012. It's really outrageous. I bought in 2017 and didn't achieve this kind of result. Is this guy still going to keep throwing? Can you stop throwing? I'm afraid you'll crash the market.

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fren_with_benefits

· 4h ago

Wow, I really just got a free win. Just sleep for 12 years and take off directly. I still haven't sold half of it...

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MainnetDelayedAgain

· 4h ago

12 years of lying flat = 260 million. According to the database, this guy will eventually turn his life around. The art of patiently waiting for the flowers to bloom is indeed extraordinary.

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HodlVeteran

· 5h ago

This guy is really a real-life version of "All-in to the end." 12 years ago, I also wanted to do the same, but I couldn't resist cutting losses in 2017 [bitter smile]. Hey, speaking of which, this brother has only sold half. Is he still waiting for a higher price, or has he spotted some trend? Really, watching stories of holding coins to make money makes me think of the days I frequently traded back then. Now I finally understand what "lying down to win" means... Retail investors shouldn't think about chasing highs. Once a whale of this size makes a move, where do the chives have any chance? From 332 to 104,000, I swear, this profit curve could scare a lot of people... Should I hold onto my coins again?

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