Dormant Ethereum wallet reactivates after over a decade of inactivity. Early ICO investor’s 40,000 ETH now worth $119.5 million. Speculations rise as large Ethereum transfers spark community curiosity. A dormant Ethereum wallet has recently made headlines after being reactivated following more than ten years of inactivity. The wallet, which is believed to be from an early Ethereum ICO, had been untouched for over a decade. Originally, the owner had invested around $12,400, acquiring a substantial 40,000 ETH. At current market values, the holdings are now worth approximately $119.5 million. This sudden activity came after a test transfer of 5 ETH, valued at roughly $15,000, was moved to a new address. Soon after, the remaining 39,995 ETH were also shifted to a different wallet, signaling that the account holder was actively managing their assets again. Update: This Ethereum ICO participant just transferred the remaining 39,995 $ETH($119.4M) to the new wallet 0x2602. Using 5 $ETH($15K) as a test transaction is really extravagant.https://t.co/OWpE8RERL4 pic.twitter.com/493dvwT9GD — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) November 30, 2025 Also Read: Strategy CEO Phong Le Signals Potential Bitcoin Sale to Fund Dividends, But Only as a Last Resort What’s Behind the Wallet’s Activation? Speculation has been rife about the reasons behind this sudden movement of funds. Several factors could explain this reactivation. One possibility is that the wallet’s owner managed to recover lost private keys or seed phrases after years of dormancy. It’s not uncommon for early crypto investors to lose access to their wallets, only to regain control much later. Another explanation could be a strategic move to consolidate funds or redistribute them for staking or other investment opportunities. While it’s unclear whether the owner plans to liquidate the assets, stake them, or transfer them off-chain, such reactivations typically stir interest within the crypto community. In recent months, several similar instances of long-dormant wallets waking up have been observed. For example, in August, one wallet, which had held 20,000 ETH since the ICO days, sold off a portion of its holdings, netting nearly $10 million. Another wallet, containing 100,000 ETH, recently sold off a substantial chunk of its holdings, worth over $100 million. These events highlight a trend where early investors who secured large amounts of Ethereum years ago are now reappearing, often following a long period of inactivity. The motivations behind these transfers remain speculative, but each such event adds another layer of intrigue to the evolving Ethereum ecosystem. Also Read: China’s Central Bank Reaffirms Ban on Digital Assets and Highlights Stablecoin Risks The post Ethereum Whale Awakens After Over a Decade of Dormancy appeared first on 36Crypto. Dormant Ethereum wallet reactivates after over a decade of inactivity. Early ICO investor’s 40,000 ETH now worth $119.5 million. Speculations rise as large Ethereum transfers spark community curiosity. A dormant Ethereum wallet has recently made headlines after being reactivated following more than ten years of inactivity. The wallet, which is believed to be from an early Ethereum ICO, had been untouched for over a decade. Originally, the owner had invested around $12,400, acquiring a substantial 40,000 ETH. At current market values, the holdings are now worth approximately $119.5 million. This sudden activity came after a test transfer of 5 ETH, valued at roughly $15,000, was moved to a new address. Soon after, the remaining 39,995 ETH were also shifted to a different wallet, signaling that the account holder was actively managing their assets again. Update: This Ethereum ICO participant just transferred the remaining 39,995 $ETH($119.4M) to the new wallet 0x2602. Using 5 $ETH($15K) as a test transaction is really extravagant.https://t.co/OWpE8RERL4 pic.twitter.com/493dvwT9GD — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) November 30, 2025 Also Read: Strategy CEO Phong Le Signals Potential Bitcoin Sale to Fund Dividends, But Only as a Last Resort What’s Behind the Wallet’s Activation? Speculation has been rife about the reasons behind this sudden movement of funds. Several factors could explain this reactivation. One possibility is that the wallet’s owner managed to recover lost private keys or seed phrases after years of dormancy. It’s not uncommon for early crypto investors to lose access to their wallets, only to regain control much later. Another explanation could be a strategic move to consolidate funds or redistribute them for staking or other investment opportunities. While it’s unclear whether the owner plans to liquidate the assets, stake them, or transfer them off-chain, such reactivations typically stir interest within the crypto community. In recent months, several similar instances of long-dormant wallets waking up have been observed. For example, in August, one wallet, which had held 20,000 ETH since the ICO days, sold off a portion of its holdings, netting nearly $10 million. Another wallet, containing 100,000 ETH, recently sold off a substantial chunk of its holdings, worth over $100 million. These events highlight a trend where early investors who secured large amounts of Ethereum years ago are now reappearing, often following a long period of inactivity. The motivations behind these transfers remain speculative, but each such event adds another layer of intrigue to the evolving Ethereum ecosystem. Also Read: China’s Central Bank Reaffirms Ban on Digital Assets and Highlights Stablecoin Risks The post Ethereum Whale Awakens After Over a Decade of Dormancy appeared first on 36Crypto.
Ethereum Whale Awakens After Over a Decade of Dormancy
- Dormant Ethereum wallet reactivates after over a decade of inactivity.
- Early ICO investor’s 40,000 ETH now worth $119.5 million.
- Speculations rise as large Ethereum transfers spark community curiosity.
A dormant Ethereum wallet has recently made headlines after being reactivated following more than ten years of inactivity. The wallet, which is believed to be from an early Ethereum ICO, had been untouched for over a decade. Originally, the owner had invested around $12,400, acquiring a substantial 40,000 ETH. At current market values, the holdings are now worth approximately $119.5 million.
This sudden activity came after a test transfer of 5 ETH, valued at roughly $15,000, was moved to a new address. Soon after, the remaining 39,995 ETH were also shifted to a different wallet, signaling that the account holder was actively managing their assets again.
Also Read: Strategy CEO Phong Le Signals Potential Bitcoin Sale to Fund Dividends, But Only as a Last Resort
What’s Behind the Wallet’s Activation?
Speculation has been rife about the reasons behind this sudden movement of funds. Several factors could explain this reactivation. One possibility is that the wallet’s owner managed to recover lost private keys or seed phrases after years of dormancy. It’s not uncommon for early crypto investors to lose access to their wallets, only to regain control much later.
Another explanation could be a strategic move to consolidate funds or redistribute them for staking or other investment opportunities. While it’s unclear whether the owner plans to liquidate the assets, stake them, or transfer them off-chain, such reactivations typically stir interest within the crypto community.
In recent months, several similar instances of long-dormant wallets waking up have been observed. For example, in August, one wallet, which had held 20,000 ETH since the ICO days, sold off a portion of its holdings, netting nearly $10 million. Another wallet, containing 100,000 ETH, recently sold off a substantial chunk of its holdings, worth over $100 million.
These events highlight a trend where early investors who secured large amounts of Ethereum years ago are now reappearing, often following a long period of inactivity. The motivations behind these transfers remain speculative, but each such event adds another layer of intrigue to the evolving Ethereum ecosystem.
Also Read: China’s Central Bank Reaffirms Ban on Digital Assets and Highlights Stablecoin Risks
The post Ethereum Whale Awakens After Over a Decade of Dormancy appeared first on 36Crypto.
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