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10/08/2026

Satoshi-Era 100 BTC Moves After 16 Years of Dormancy

What happened: On October 7, an address holding 100.

Satoshi-Era 100 BTC Moves After 16 Years of Dormancy

What happened: On October 7, an address holding 100.02 BTC mined in July 2010 (when BTC traded at $0.06) moved its entire balance for the first time in over 16 years. The coins, originally acquired as two mining rewards, were split between two new addresses. The transaction was flagged by Galaxy Research, and both recipient addresses remain unspent as of publication.

Why it matters: Movements of so-called “Satoshi-era” coins are rare and often spark speculation about the motives—ranging from privacy upgrades to quantum-resistance preparations. However, Galaxy Research emphasized that age alone does not imply a direct Satoshi connection, and the address had seen minor activity before. The move underscores ongoing interest in the security and provenance of early Bitcoin holdings.

Source: CoinDesk