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A long-dormant Bitcoin stash moved into an exchange this week, renewing worries about old coins re-entering the market and the effect that could have on prices.
Mt. Gox Origins And Staggering Returns
According to blockchain tracker Lookonchain, a cluster of addresses tied to coins pulled from Mt. Gox more than 13 years ago sent 300 BTC to Binance in a single transaction.
Those coins were reportedly bought at about $11 each, meaning the original outlay was roughly $8,151. The transfer is now worth about $33.47 million, a mark-up of roughly 410,624%. Reports have disclosed that about 590 BTC still remain in the same group of addresses.
The market crash just woke up a sleeping Bitcoin OG, who deposited 300 #BTC($33.47M) to #Binance 2 hours ago.
He originally withdrew 749 $BTC($8,151 at the time) from #MtGox 13 years ago, when $BTC was just $11.
He moved 159 $BTC to a new wallet a year ago but didn’t sell —… pic.twitter.com/tSxgO0Mw5E
— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) October 12, 2025
Wallet Activity And What Changed
Last year, the same owner moved 159 BTC into a new wallet and then left it untouched. This recent move is different because the coins arrived in an exchange hot wallet, where they can be sold quickly.
Traders and market watchers noted the difference: one action kept coins on the chain, the other put them within reach of an order book. Whether the owner chooses to sell some or all of the 300 BTC is not known, but the presence of those funds on Binance makes rapid selling possible.
Market Moves And Flows
Bitcoin’s price recovered to about $115,000 on Monday, after dipping to $102,000 on Friday. That drop triggered billions in liquidations and left traders on edge.
Based on figures, ETFs recorded $2.7 billion in inflows over the last week, and institutional demand showed resilience despite the volatility. Still, the market’s calm is fragile; a large sell order from an old holder could change short-term supply dynamics quickly.
The move was flagged by on-chain analysts and then amplified across social platforms. Exchange inflows from wallets tied to early-era miners or Mt. Gox addresses tend to draw attention because they signal supply that was previously dormant coming back into circulation. In this case, the numbers are large enough to get traders’ attention.
Possible Scenarios And Risks
If some of the 300 BTC is sold, price pressure may increase, particularly during thin trading windows. Alternatively, the transfer could be part of estate consolidation or a decision to move funds to cold storage, in which case selling may not follow.
Market participants will watch wallet behavior closely: rapid withdrawals to multiple exchange addresses, for example, would likely be interpreted as a selling sign.
Featured image from Gemini, chart from TradingView
