An early Bitcoin holder from the Satoshi era has transferred 40,192 BTC (worth approximately $4.83 billion) to cryptocurrency firm Galaxy Digital in a single transaction, marking the culmination of a four-day movement of assets.
This recent transfer brings the whale’s total transaction volume to 80,201 BTC—equivalent to $9.6 billion—redistributed entirely to Galaxy Digital. The scale and origin of the transactions highlight a strategic migration of funds from early Bitcoin reserves to institutional platforms.
Such large-volume movements from cryptocurrency pioneers often reflect decisive market repositioning. The involvement of a regulated entity like Galaxy Digital underscores increasing institutional participation in cryptocurrency asset management and custody services, reflecting persistent maturation of digital asset infrastructure.