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Satoshi-Era Whale Unleashes 12,000 BTC – Is This the Bitcoin Price Tipping Point?

Satoshi-Era Whale Unleashes 12,000 BTC – Is This the Bitcoin Price Tipping Point?

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Coingape
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2025-11-13 11:52:01
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A dormant Bitcoin whale just shook the market—12,000 BTC dumped in a single move. Early miner? Satoshi contemporary? Either way, the crypto old guard is cashing out.

Market jitters or smart profit-taking? While some see this as a bearish omen, others argue it’s just another cycle—whales gotta eat, after all. Remember: Bitcoin’s survived worse.

Funny how these 'long-term holders' suddenly remember their wallet passwords when prices flirt with ATHs. Just another day in decentralized finance—where the only certainty is volatility.

Bitcoin OG Whales Are Taking Profits Dumping $1.1B As BTC Prices Hit $107K

The crypto market was caught off guard today, a Satoshi-era whale, one of the earliest Bitcoin holders, suddenly transferred 12,000 BTC worth $1.4 billion to an exchange.

The unexpected transaction has sparked panic among traders, with growing fears that this could trigger a massive sell-off.

Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Whale Made $1.4 Billion In Profit

According to on-chain data, the wallet has finally broken its 13-year silence, a period during which it remained untouched as Bitcoin rose from under $100 to over $100,000.

Out of nowhere, 12,000 BTC, worth roughly $1.4 billion at current prices, was moved in a series of transactions. Analysts confirmed this was one of the most profitable on-chain sales in Bitcoin’s history.

🚨BREAKING

SATOSHI ERA WHALE JUST SOLD 12,000 $BTC AFTER 13 YEARS OF HODLING.

HE MADE A MIND BLOWING $1.4 BILLION – ONE OF THE MOST PROFITABLE ON-CHAIN SALES EVER.

MASSIVE crypto SELL-OFF INCOMING?? pic.twitter.com/NvCo9mamzT

— 0xNobler (@CryptoNobler) November 13, 2025

The unexpected MOVE has left the market on edge. While some traders view it as a sign of fading confidence among early holders, others believe it’s simply a case of long-awaited profit-taking after years of patience.

Fear of a Massive Sell-Off

Following the transfer, Bitcoin’s price briefly dropped 2% as traders speculated that the whale might be selling their holdings on exchanges..

Some analysts described the market as being in a “decision zone,” where whale activity could dictate the next major move. “If this selling pressure continues, we could see cascading liquidations,” warns that over-leveraged positions might amplify the drop.

Such large transactions often create panic in the market, as they suggest heavy selling could follow

Bitcoin Faces Crucial Resistance

According to on-chain data, the whale’s move came just as bitcoin approached a crucial technical resistance zone. Prominent crypto analyst Ted, who has been closely tracking Bitcoin’s price action, pointed out that BTC is currently facing a tight battle between bulls and bears around the $104,000–$105,000 range.

Bitcoin price chart

He explained that if Bitcoin can successfully reclaim and hold above $105,000, it could trigger renewed buying momentum, potentially pushing prices higher toward the $107,000 mark and beyond. 

However, if it fails to break through this resistance, the next move could be brutal: a drop back to the $100,000 support zone, or even lower.

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