2009 Satoshi-Era Whale Begins $70 Million Bitcoin Sell-Off

As a seasoned researcher with over two decades of experience in the financial industry, I’ve witnessed more than my fair share of market-moving events. The recent activity of this anonymous Bitcoin whale, who started mining just five days after the first block was produced, has certainly piqued my interest.


A mysterious Bitcoin (BTC) investor who’s been around since 2009 is stirring up some significant activity that could influence the cryptocurrency market. As reported by Arkham Intelligence, this early Bitcoin miner – who started mining merely five days after the first block was mined in 2009 – has already offloaded approximately $4.8 million worth of BTC and shows no signs of stopping.

As a crypto investor myself, I’ve noticed an interesting pattern recently. A significant player, often referred to as a ‘whale,’ transferred around $624,000 in Bitcoin to Kraken, a well-known U.S. exchange. At the moment, this whale possesses about 1,149 Bitcoins, which equates to approximately $69.94 million. Interestingly, it seems that this anonymous entity has been selling roughly 10 Bitcoins every two weeks. If this trend persists, we might see them liquidate all their Bitcoin by mid-November 2025.

What’s behind this activity and how the whale chooses its timing remains a mystery. 

A significant Bitcoin holder, who began mining Bitcoin five days following its inception, has transferred an additional $624,000 to the Kraken exchange.

— Arkham (@ArkhamIntel) October 9, 2024

The very fact that it began mining Bitcoin merely five days following its launch implicitly suggests some form of association with the individuals who initiated the first significant blockchain and digital currency project, raising doubts about their relationship.

What if it is Satoshi Nakamoto himself? 

Although it’s unlikely because of potential privacy issues, since the funds aren’t traded directly but moved to Kraken, this action is generally viewed as a negative or bearish indication.

Many people involved in the crypto market interpret these actions as large investors (whales) choosing to sell their cryptocurrencies, since they are transferring them from personal storage to platforms that offer higher liquidity and lower fees.

2009 Satoshi-Era Whale Begins $70 Million Bitcoin Sell-Off

It seems that the current market situation is causing some unease, as Bitcoin dropped by 2.45% over the past day, reaching a crucial support level at $60,000. The goal of surpassing $66,000 per Bitcoin and establishing a new record high this October appears to be more difficult than it was just ten days ago.

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2024-10-10 14:01