According to U.Today, a Bitcoin address that had been inactive for 11.6 years has recently been reactivated, drawing significant attention from the cryptocurrency community. The address, tracked by Blockchain data service Whale Alert, contains 11 BTC, which is currently valued at over $1,071,468. The reactivation of such an old wallet has sparked curiosity and speculation, as these dormant addresses are often linked to early adopters or long-term holders of Bitcoin.
The identity of the wallet's owner remains unknown, as do their reasons for reactivating the address. It could be an early investor deciding to cash in on their holdings, or it might be part of a broader market strategy or a security measure. The reactivation of dormant wallets is not an isolated event, as on-chain data indicates a trend of similar occurrences. In recent weeks, several long-dormant Bitcoin wallets have been reactivated, suggesting a pattern.
On November 30, two other dormant Bitcoin addresses, containing 429 and 404 BTC respectively, were activated after 10.9 years. Additionally, another address holding 13 BTC, valued at $1,256,544, was reactivated after 11 years. Back in 2013, the BTC stash was worth $5,850, highlighting the significant appreciation in Bitcoin's value over the years.
Bitcoin's performance in November was notable, with a gain of 37.42%, marking it as the strongest month since February, when it rose by 45% following the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs. At the time of reporting, Bitcoin had experienced a slight increase of 0.10% in the last 24 hours, reaching an intraday high of $97,229. On November 29, Bitcoin peaked at $98,750 before stabilizing within a narrow range.