Institutional crypto firm Galaxy conducted a remarkable sale of over 80,000 Bitcoin, worth more than $9.3 billion. This transaction is attributed to an investor from the early days of Bitcoin, known as a 'Satoshi-era whale'. Galaxy referred to this sale as one of the largest in crypto history and a significant exit from the market. The whale in question had held these coins for approximately 14 years, stirring curiosity among crypto analysts when the coins were moved earlier this month. Blockchain analyst JA_Maartun confirmed the transactions matched those of the same investor. Notably, the coins traced back to an early wallet service that closed after a hack in 2011. Following the news of this transaction, Bitcoin's price experienced only a slight dip. Reports indicate that demand from Bitcoin whales remains high, with many increasing their holdings despite the substantial sale, highlighting ongoing interest and investment in the cryptocurrency market.

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