Dormant Bitcoin Whale Abruptly Moves 16,003 BTC 

After five years of dormancy, a Bitcoin whale has just executed a massive move on the chain, shifting approximately 16,003 BTC.

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Recent data shows a significant uptick in activity involving ancient Bitcoin holdings.

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Analysts are meticulously tracking the "Spent Output Age Bands" to monitor the movements of older Bitcoin holdings.

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The value of this enigmatic BTC transfer amounts to a staggering $1.08 billion.

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Additionally, this transaction appears to be connected to a move by Coinbase.

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