Bitcoin2026-09-04 10:12:47Dormant 2011 Bitcoin wallet moves 40 BTC, undercutting New York abandoned-property claimA Bitcoin address that had sat untouched since Nov. 5, 2011 moved its full balance of 40.00001152 BTC on Sept. 3, 2026, after roughly 14 years and 10 months of inactivity. The coins were worth less than $120 when they first arrived, based on Bitcoin trading near $3 at the time, and about $3.09 million when they were transferred. At publication, with Bitcoin at $80,962, the holdings were worth about $3.24 million. Galaxy Research identified the sending address as "Noah Doe #38097" and said it appears on a list of 39,069 addresses named in a New York lawsuit that seeks ownership of roughly 3.7 million to 3.8 million BTC said to be "abandoned." Depending on the price point used, the value tied to the broader claim has been reported at $285 billion to $293 billion. The case, filed as 153119/2026 in New York County Supreme Court, relies on New York Personal Property Law § 7-B. The address had previously received two blockchain-based legal notices, including one marked "COURT-ORDERED LEGAL NOTICE." But the latest movement adds to a growing set of named wallets that have become active since the suit was filed. Alex Thorn of Galaxy Research said 52 listed addresses have moved 34,335 BTC since the case began. On-chain data cited in the report shows the Sept. 3 transfer went to a new bc1 address and had not moved again by press time, indicating a wallet transfer rather than a confirmed sale.930
Bitcoin2026-08-29 15:33:53Galaxy data shows decade-old Bitcoin moving at an unusually fast pace in 2026Bitcoin that had not moved for 10 years or longer is becoming active at a pace rarely seen, according to fresh data from Galaxy Research. The firm’s chart, which tracks yearly activity by age cohort since 2012, shows a visibly larger share of 10-year-and-older coins moving in 2026 even though the year is not yet complete. Galaxy said six wallets dormant since 2011, 2012, and 2014 moved a combined 553.59 BTC between Aug. 16 and Aug. 26, worth about $40.15 million. Among the transfers, one wallet moved 212 BTC that had sat untouched since August 2012, while another shifted 10.74 BTC dormant since June 2011. A separate 40 BTC transfer, last active in May 2012, was sent to German custody bank Boerse Stuttgart Digital. The report says some reactivated wallets carry a “Salomon Client Dusted” tag linked to the Noah Doe lawsuit in New York, which seeks to classify roughly 39,069 dormant addresses as abandoned property. Galaxy also pointed to the Coldcard hardware-wallet exploit, during which about 233,000 BTC left long-term wallets. The activity comes during a volatile market stretch. Bitcoin fell to as low as $76,877 on Friday after Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh struck a hawkish tone at Jackson Hole. Even so, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $2.8 billion over eight straight days through Wednesday, while Myriad prediction-market traders still favored a move toward $84,000 over a drop to $55,000.1000
Bitcoin2026-08-29 04:48:09Six Dormant Bitcoin Wallets Move 553.59 BTC Worth About $40MSix long-dormant bitcoin wallets, last active between 2011 and 2014, transferred 553.59 BTC between Aug. 16 and Aug. 26, worth about $40 million, according to a CoinDesk report cited by ChainCatcher. Five of the wallets sent coins to addresses not linked to any known exchange; the sixth sent 40 BTC to Germany's Boerse Stuttgart Digital. Two of the wallets are connected to a New York lawsuit in which pseudonymous plaintiff Noah Doe is seeking control of bitcoin in 39,069 dormant addresses under the state's abandoned-property law. Galaxy Research data show dormant bitcoin on-chain moves hit their lowest second-quarter level since 2022, and full-year 2026 transfers are expected to be less than half of last year's. Galaxy head of research Alex Thorn said no whale clients cite quantum-computing risk as a sell reason, although some institutions avoid buying bitcoin for that reason. Separately, roughly 210,000 BTC left long-term holder wallets in the week after the Coldcard hardware wallet vulnerability disclosure.980
Bitcoin2026-08-29 04:30:00Bitcoin Wallets Idle for 10 Years Moved $40M, Mostly Avoiding ExchangesSix Bitcoin wallets untouched for ten years transferred $40 million this month, with most funds avoiding exchange addresses, according to CoinDesk. Galaxy's on-chain data shows dormant coin activity is at its lowest since 2022. The 2026 pace suggests yearly total will be under half of last year's figure.870
Bitcoin2026-08-29 04:51:58Six Dormant Bitcoin Wallets Moved ~$40M in BTC, Mostly Not to ExchangesSix Bitcoin wallets dormant for over a decade moved 553.59 BTC (~$40 million) between Aug 16-26. Five sent funds to addresses unlinked to exchanges; one sent 40 BTC to Germany's Boerse Stuttgart Digital. Galaxy Research notes dormant BTC on-chain movement hit a low not seen since 2022 in Q2, with 2026 projected below half of last year. Head of research Alex Thorn said whale clients aren't selling over quantum risks, though some institutions paused buying.870
Bitcoin2026-08-26 19:32:40Six dormant Bitcoin wallets older than 10 years moved 553.59 BTC over 10 daysGalaxy Research said six long-inactive Bitcoin wallets dating back to 2011-2014 sent funds between Aug. 16 and Aug. 26, transferring a combined 553.59 BTC worth about $40.15 million at the time of movement. The oldest wallet had been inactive since June 2011, or 15.1 years, and moved 8.54 BTC. Another 14-year-old wallet transferred 212 BTC valued at about $13.66 million. The latest transaction moved 40 BTC from a wallet dormant for 14.2 years to an address labeled as Germany-based crypto custody firm Boerse Stuttgart Digital. Galaxy Research also said two of the wallets carried the tag "Salomon Client Dusted," linking them to the New York "John Doe" case involving an attempt to claim 39,069 long-dormant Bitcoin addresses. The firm added that recent hardware wallet security incidents may have prompted some long-term holders to move assets, but said the exact reason behind the cluster of wallet reactivations cannot be confirmed at this stage.1040
Bitcoin2026-08-26 18:51:47Six Bitcoin wallets dormant for over a decade moved about $40 million in BTC within 10 daysSix Bitcoin wallets that had been inactive for more than 10 years were activated between Aug. 16 and Aug. 26, transferring roughly $40 million worth of BTC, according to Techub News, citing Decrypt. The report said the wallets showed no activity through multiple Bitcoin bull market cycles before the transfers took place. On-chain data indicates that movements from long-dormant addresses often draw market attention. The activity may reflect asset reallocation by early holders, based on the description provided in the report. No additional transaction details, wallet ownership information, or exact BTC amounts were disclosed in the source material. The update was published by Techub as a market analysis brief.1110
Bitcoin2026-08-26 18:53:34Six dormant Bitcoin wallets moved 553.59 BTC in 10 days after more than a decade of inactivityGalaxy Research said six Bitcoin wallets that had been inactive since 2011, 2012, and 2014 moved a combined 553.59 BTC between Aug. 16 and Aug. 26, with the transfers valued at $40.15 million at the time they were made. Two of the wallets carried the label “Salomon Client Dusted,” which has been linked to the Noah Doe litigation in New York. One transfer involved 40 BTC from a wallet that had been dormant since May 28, 2012, and the funds were sent on Aug. 26 to German crypto custody bank Boerse Stuttgart Digital. Based on an estimated cost basis of about $5, that transfer represented a gain of roughly 1,535,911%. The other movements included 212 BTC, 150 BTC, and 132.31 BTC from long-inactive wallets dating back to 2012, 2014, and 2011. The Noah Doe case seeks a ruling that 39,069 dormant Bitcoin addresses in New York State should be treated as lost property. Decrypt also said some long-term holding addresses moved funds after the Coldcard hardware wallet vulnerability incident in July.970
