2012-era Bitcoin address makes tiny $56 transfer after 13 years, still holds about $147M in 2,100 BTC

A Bitcoin wallet that had been untouched since 2012 sent 0.00079 BTC (about $56) in a recent on‑chain transfer, though the address still holds roughly 2,100 BTC — valued at around $147 million at current prices ^{[1] [2]}.

Blockchain records show the address received its full balance on July 5, 2012 and had no outgoing transactions until this week; on‑chain trackers including Whale Alert and LookonChain flagged the small movement and multiple outlets reported the activity ^{[2] [1] [3]}.

Crypto Briefing noted that reactivations of long‑dormant wallets can draw market attention and potentially influence investor sentiment or volatility, a point cited by commentators covering the transfer ^[4].

At the time of reporting, only a tiny fraction of the wallet’s funds moved and there is no on‑chain evidence in these reports of a larger redistribution of the address’s 2,100 BTC ^{[1] [2]}.