Daniel Walker
According to Arkham Intelligence, an established Bitcoin whale has moved approximately $3.6 million in Bitcoin to Kraken.
On Friday, the blockchain analytics platform reported on X that “a Bitcoin whale with holdings exceeding $72.5 million in Bitcoin from 2009 has transferred around $3.58 million in Bitcoin to Kraken in their latest transaction yesterday.” This Bitcoin was mined shortly after the cryptocurrencyโs launch in February or March 2009.
UPDATE: ANCIENT BITCOIN WHALE MOVED $3.58M BTC TO EXCHANGES
A Bitcoin whale holding over $72.5M Bitcoin from 2009 has sent a total of $3.58M BTC to Kraken with their most recent movements yesterday.
This Bitcoin was mined ONE MONTH after Bitcoinโs launch in Feb/March 2009. https://t.co/s7ySYE03wU pic.twitter.com/r8YM6YkmIf
โ Arkham (@ArkhamIntel) October 4, 2024
On September 24, Arkham revealed that the same whale had previously sent five bitcoins to Kraken. At the time of the report, Bitcoin was trading at $62,220, according to PRIME price page.
The most recent transactions took place on Thursday, coinciding with the release of an HBO trailer for an upcoming documentary that aims to unveil the true identity of Bitcoinโs pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. The documentary is set to premiere next Wednesday.
Arkham is recognized in the crypto space as a vital resource for enhancing transparency. The company offers on-chain analysis tools that allow researchers and investigators, such as ZachXBT, to trace illicit activities, monitor significant wallets, and identify hidden assets.
For instance, in August, Arkham disclosed that a transfer of 10,000 bitcoins, valued at nearly $600 million at that time, had occurred to a Coinbase Prime wallet.
