Dormant Bitcoin Transfers Plunge 81% in October, Reaching $167 Million
October saw a sharp decline in transfers from dormant Bitcoin wallets, with activity cooling significantly compared to previous months.
October saw a sharp decline in transfers from dormant Bitcoin wallets, with activity cooling significantly compared to previous months. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at ₹72,66,106 ($76,619.00). This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by Bitcoin.com, with live market data added, as of Wed, 04 Nov 2026 04:30:01 UTC.
The decline in dormant Bitcoin transfers suggests a potential shift in long-term holder behavior, which could impact market liquidity and price dynamics.
- Dormant Bitcoin transfers fell 81% in October from August levels.
- 2,159.15 BTC worth $167.56 million moved in October.
- 2013-origin wallets dominated activity, while early 2012 addresses were inactive.
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- Dormant Bitcoin Transfers Plunge 81% in October, Reaching $167 Million — this brief
October experienced a sharp decline in transfers from dormant 
Bitcoin wallets, with activity falling 81% compared to August levels. This slowdown follows a period of heightened activity earlier in the year.
According to Bitcoin.com, 2,159.15 BTC valued at $167.56 million were transferred in October, marking the second consecutive month of declining activity. The data indicates that while 2013-origin wallets were active, wallets from Bitcoin's earliest years remained inactive.
The decline in dormant Bitcoin transfers suggests a potential shift in long-term holder behavior. This could impact market liquidity and price dynamics, as fewer long-term holders are moving their assets.
The broader market context shows Bitcoin trading at $76,619, with a 24-hour decrease of 0.32% and a 7-day decline of 4.64%. The total crypto market cap stands at $2.64 trillion, with the Fear & Greed Index at 34, indicating a 'Fear' sentiment.
The decline in dormant Bitcoin transfers may reflect a stabilization in the market after a period of heightened activity. Investors should monitor future movements for signs of renewed long-term holder activity.
Since this brief published about 7 hours ago, Bitcoin (BTC) has moved from ₹72,66,105.63$76,619.00 to ₹72,66,105.63$76,619.00 — +0.00%.
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 ≈ ₹7.93M (about $76,619.00), down 0.5% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 9.1% 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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Dormant Bitcoin Transfers Plunge 81% in October, Reaching $1 — questions & answers
What was the total value of Bitcoin transferred from dormant wallets in October?
The total value was $167.56 million, with 2,159.15 BTC moved across 35 transactions.
Which year-origin wallets were most active in October?
Wallets originating in 2013 dominated the month's activity.
How does October's activity compare to previous months?
October's activity was significantly lower, with an 81% decrease from August levels.
How much is 1 Bitcoin worth in rupee today?
About ₹7.93M at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $76,619.00. 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.
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.