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An early Bitcoin investor has sold 80,000 BTC through Galaxy Digital, marking one of the largest transactions in crypto history.
Author: Sahil Thakur
Written On: Sat, 26 Jul 2025 07:54:01 GMT
An early Bitcoin investor has sold 80,000 BTC through Galaxy Digital, marking one of the largest transactions in crypto history. The sale, which occurred on July 25, 2025, involved coins originally mined around 2011, when Bitcoin was valued at just $3 per coin. Today, the 80,000 BTC is worth over $9 billion. The sale was part of a broader real estate planning strategy, according to Galaxy Digital, but the investorâs identity remains undisclosed.
The sale took place during a period of heightened volatility for Bitcoin, with the price briefly dipping below $115,000 before recovering. Despite the large-scale sale, analysts reported that Bitcoinâs price barely moved, suggesting that the market had absorbed the massive transfer with minimal impact.
The sale was made through over-the-counter desks and major exchanges like Binance, OKX, and Coinbase. This move follows a series of large transactions, with Galaxy Digital handling nearly 30,000 BTC throughout the day. Although the exact price at which the transaction was executed has not been disclosed, Bitcoinâs price remained steady at around $118,000 following the sale, and the market quickly recovered.
Jason Williams, a Bitcoin analyst, noted that the sale of 80,000 BTC did not significantly affect Bitcoinâs price. He explained that the market absorbed the sale without much movement, a promising sign for Bitcoinâs stability amid large transactions. The Bitcoin market has seen remarkable growth this year, with prices reaching new all-time highs, driven by strong institutional interest and favorable regulatory developments.
This massive sale has sparked speculation regarding the identity of the investor, with many attributing the wallets to an early Bitcoin miner. The coins moved from dormant wallets that had been inactive for over 11 years, and their movement signifies a significant milestone in Bitcoinâs journey from an early speculative asset to a mainstream investment.
| Date | Movement Description | BTC Volume | Estimated USD Value | Likely Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4â5, 2025 | Eight wallets from 2011 reactivated | 80,000 BTC | ~$8.6 billion | Initial transfer to fresh addresses |
| Jul 15, 2025 | Transferred to Galaxy Digital | ~40,010 BTC | ~$4.6 billion | Likely start of sell-off |
| Jul 18, 2025 | Remaining BTC moved to Galaxy Digital | ~40,000 BTC | ~$4.8 billion | Sale preparation |
| Jul 17â25, 2025 | Additional Satoshi-era wallets reactivated | ~3,962â8,500 BTC | $0.5â1 billion | Likely separate whale activity |
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