Bitcoin's surge past $100,000 has prompted the activation of long-inactive wallets, leading to speculations about the motives behind these microtransactions. While dormant wallets typically relocate their entire stash after being untouched for years, there has been a recent trend of shifting smaller amounts, potentially hiding larger capital redistributions or practicing transactional mechanics. This has led to the reemergence of "sleeping bitcoins", with 18 wallets dormant since 2014 liquidating their assets in January 2025. These disguised transactions aim to confuse blockchain surveillance and could be used for trial runs or coordination among stakeholders for major financial maneuvers.



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