Dormant early-Bitcoin wallets reactivate and move millions, including $120 growing to about $3M
Multiple reports say long-dormant Bitcoin wallets from the early 2010s have reactivated, with at least four decade-old wallets moving a combined $15.7 million between Aug. 29 and Sept. 4, and one batch of coins sent to Coinbase described as a likely sign of a sale [1].
Crypto Briefing reports that one dormant Bitcoin stash reactivated after 15 years and rose from roughly $120 into about $3 million, and it said the reactivation challenges legal claims of abandonment that could affect future cryptocurrency regulations [2].
Bitcoin.com News reported that dormant Bitcoin wallets continued to move funds in September, saying $50 million moved across dormant-wallet activity in that period [3].
Yellow reported that four long-dormant wallets moved 202.84 BTC between Aug. 29 and Sept. 4 (worth about $15.73 million) and that a 40 BTC wallet from 2011 gained more than 2.5 million percent on its original cost, adding that Galaxy Research linked one 6.78 BTC transfer to Coinbase [4].
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- 1Ancient Bitcoin Wallet That Turned $120 Into $3 Million Wakes UpDecrypt• Sep 5, 2026
- 2Ancient Bitcoin wallet reactivates, turning $120 into $3M after 15 years of silenceCrypto Briefing• Sep 5, 2026
- 3Dormant Bitcoin Wallets Continue to Stir as $50M Moves in SeptemberBitcoin.com News• Sep 5, 2026
- 4Bitcoin Holder Sits On $120 For 15 Years, Wakes Up With $3.09MYellow• Sep 5, 2026
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