Antique whale sells off again: 5,000 BTC bought at $332 twelve years ago now hits a new cash-out high

TokenSherpa · 2026-01-18T00:34:11+00:00

An early Bitcoin investor accumulated 5,000 BTC at $332 in 2013, and recently sold 500 BTC. His total profit has reached $260 million. He currently still holds 2,500 BTC, which is estimated to be worth approximately $237 million at the current price, demonstrating a prudent investment style.

TokenSherpa

2026-01-18 00:34:11

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【Blockchain Rhythm】An interesting on-chain data point has just surfaced. An ancient whale moved again 9 hours ago—this time throwing out 500 BTC, amounting to $47.77 million. The story of this guy begins in November 2013, when he bought 5,000 BTC at an average price of $332, laying a huge foundation during Bitcoin’s early days.

By November 2024, he started gradually cashing out. So far, 2,500 BTC have been transferred to a major exchange, with an average transfer price of approximately $104,632, resulting in a paper profit of $260 million. Honestly, from $332 to over $100,000, this increase is truly astonishing.

Interestingly, he still holds 2,500 BTC, estimated to be worth $237 million at current prices. This veteran holder has witnessed Bitcoin’s journey from the fringes to mainstream through multiple market cycles, and now gradually realizing profits seems quite steady—neither aggressive nor greedy.

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RegenRestorer

· 5h ago

Damn, this guy is really a living fossil level. Bought 5,000 BTC at 332 yuan, I TM directly lost my composure. Still selling? This is probably taking over for later investors, I feel sorry for those who haven't moved their 2,500 coins yet. From 332 to over 100,000, this increase is truly incredible... But is it a bit early to sell now? Ancient whale is just an ancient whale, with top-tier cash-out ability. What is this guy thinking with the remaining 2,500 BTC? Still holding tight? This brother's story is the strongest base case in the crypto circle, really amazing. Imagine the era when you could buy BTC freely at 332 yuan... It sounds ridiculous now. A profit of 260 million, this is real passive income. Such a strong pump, does it mean it will fall later? I bet five bucks this guy will keep selling, can't see through the ancient whale's tricks.

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FrontRunFighter

· 01-18 20:25

ngl, this whale's been playing the longest hodl game and now just casually exits with 2.6B profit like it's nothing... but here's what bothers me—why the sudden dump now? classic market manipulation setup if you ask me. moves that size don't happen without orchestrating the liquidity dark forest first. frontrunning his own exit probably netted him another 50M+ easy.

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LuckyBlindCat

· 01-18 11:13

Wow, this guy's move is incredible. From 332 to over 100,000, I’m completely overwhelmed. I haven't even sold everything yet, still holding 2,500 coins. I’m truly ecstatic. I just want to ask, how do players at this level hold on without moving for 12 years? I can’t learn this mindset.

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OffchainOracle

· 01-18 01:04

Did you buy it at 332 dollars? That's crazy, this guy is just lying back and winning... --- Remaining 2,500 units unsold? Thinks it can still go up --- Held for 11 years before acting, such a mindset is incredible. I would have sold long ago --- Moving only 260 million? I thought big investors would be more steadfast --- From 332 to 100,000, oh my, this isn't trading crypto, it's printing money --- Really admire this antique whale, earning more than most people do in a lifetime without doing anything --- The most ruthless part is still holding half. Looks like this guy truly believes in BTC --- According to this logic, I’d have to mine until 2013... --- Always feel like these kinds of news are encouraging me to go all in --- Still haven't sold the 2,500 units, maybe waiting for a certain psychological price point

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quiet_lurker

· 01-18 01:04

Damn, $332 to hold 5,000 coins? This guy is really risking his life, waiting patiently for over a decade, with a good hand 🎰 He still has 2,500 coins tucked away, how tough must his mentality be... Honestly, these antique holders make more money than us who chase the hot trends every day. Truly the HODL king, no one can escape. If I had known it was so satisfying to sell now, who would bother to be a trader? This is the power of all-in, although risky, the profit potential is indeed outrageous. This guy only cashed out 2,500 coins to enter... Oh my, I’m a bit nervous, and what’s left is even more valuable. Antique whales are just antique whales, we can never catch up with them 😂

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FarmToRiches

· 01-18 00:58

Damn, this buddy is exactly my target, bought the dip at 332 and held for 11 years... I'm still trapped. This is the power of faith, really holding on. Remaining 2,500 coins not sold, truly betting that there will be higher prices later. From 332 to now... I was just a bagholder right from the start.

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