13-Year-Old Bitcoin Wallets Activate, Move $34M in Seconds
Two dormant Bitcoin addresses from 2013 transferred millions in BTC on October 17, 2026.
Two dormant Bitcoin addresses from 2013 transferred millions in BTC on October 17, 2026. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at ₹77,99,628 ($82,036.00), up 0.4% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by Bitcoin.com, with live market data added, as of Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:15:01 UTC.
The reactivation of such old wallets could indicate long-term holders cashing in profits or shifting assets, potentially impacting market dynamics.
- Two 2013 Bitcoin wallets moved $34M in BTC on October 17, 2026.
- Transactions occurred within five seconds at block height 971894.
- Bitcoin price remains stable at $81,697 despite the activity.
On October 17, 2026, two 
Bitcoin wallets that have been dormant since 2013 suddenly reactivated and moved a combined total of approximately $34 million in BTC. The transactions occurred within a five-second window at block height 971894.
This event marks one of the largest movements of BTC from such old wallets in recent months. The reactivation follows a period of increased activity from dormant wallets in August, which was attributed to the aftermath of the Coldcard breach.
While the exact reasons for the sudden movement remain unclear, it could indicate long-term holders cashing in on their investments or simply reorganizing their assets. The timing coincides with a period of market stability, with Bitcoin's price showing a modest 24-hour increase of 0.11%.
The broader cryptocurrency market remains relatively flat, with a total market cap of $2.8 trillion. Despite the significant movement from these old wallets, Bitcoin's price has not shown any major fluctuations, currently trading at $81,697.
The Fear & Greed Index stands at 53, indicating a neutral market sentiment. This suggests that while the reactivation of old wallets is noteworthy, it has not significantly impacted overall market sentiment.
Since this brief published about 3 hours ago, Bitcoin (BTC) has moved from ₹77,67,397.58$81,697.00 to ₹77,99,628.24$82,036.00 — +0.41%.
The chart plots BTC's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 BTC ≈ ₹8.65M (about $82,036.00), up 0.6% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 11.0% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
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13-Year-Old Bitcoin Wallets Activate, Move $34M in Seconds — questions & answers
Why is the reactivation of old Bitcoin wallets significant?
It could indicate long-term holders cashing in profits or shifting assets, potentially impacting market dynamics.
How much BTC was moved by the 2013 wallets?
The two wallets collectively moved approximately $34 million in BTC.
What is the current state of the cryptocurrency market?
The total market cap is $2.8 trillion, with Bitcoin trading at $81,697, showing a 0.11% 24-hour increase.
How much is 1 Bitcoin worth in rupee today?
About ₹8.65M at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $82,036.00. The rupee price moves with both BTC's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our Bitcoin in rupee page for any amount.
Has Bitcoin's price moved since this brief was published?
BTC is up 0.41% since this brief first published — trading at ₹77,99,628 ($82,036.00) now versus ₹77,67,398 ($81,697.00) at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from Bitcoin.com. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.