Satoshi-era Bitcoin stash untouched for 16 years, now worth $46 million
A cluster of long-dormant Bitcoin wallets containing coins mined in March 2010 became active again on Sept. 5, 2026 after over 16 years of inactivity. The addresses held a total of 600 BTC from early mining rewards and were first flagged by onchain monitor Lookonchain before Whale Alert tracked the full movement across all twelve wallets. At the time these coins were mined, Bitcoin had no significant market value. With Bitcoin trading near $76,400 as per Decibel data in 2026, this stash is now worth approximately $46 million — a massive return on what was once essentially free to mine. The movement of funds has sparked speculation about their origin and purpose. Whale Alert clarified that the coins are not connected to Satoshi Nakamoto and emphasized that moving them does not necessarily indicate selling activity; instead, it appears more like routine wallet management than an immediate market impact event.
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