A Bitcoin address that had remained untouched since June 17, 2011, transferred 10 BTC (worth roughly $777,000) on August 29, 2026, according to Galaxy Research. The address slept for about 15.2 years with an average cost basis of just $15 per BTC, locking in a realized gain of approximately $777,000 — a return of roughly 503,364%.
A Bitcoin wallet that sat dormant for more than 15 years has sprung back to life. Galaxy Research detected the transfer of 10.00 BTC — worth about $777,000 — from the address on August 29, 2026, at 15:34 UTC.
On-chain records show the funds were first received on June 17, 2011, and never touched again until this week. That puts the address's idle stretch at roughly 15.2 years.
The coins were acquired at an average cost of just $15 each. At current prices, the move represents a realized gain of around $777,000, or an increase of approximately 503,364%.
Galaxy Research flagged the whale's awakening in a post on X. Wallets of this vintage are often tied to early Bitcoin adopters, and their sudden activity is typically read as a meaningful signal of long-dormant supply moving back into circulation.
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