Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Whale Moves Final 40,192 BTC to Galaxy Digital in $9.6 Billion Transfer

On July 18, blockchain analytics platform Onchain Lens reported a significant transaction involving a Bitcoin whale linked to the Satoshi Nakamoto era. This entity moved the final tranche of 40,192 BTC, valued at approximately US$4.83 billion, to Galaxy Digital. Over the preceding four days, the same whale transferred a cumulative total of 80,201 BTC, equivalent to nearly US$9.6 billion, underscoring a notable shift in large-scale Bitcoin holdings. These movements highlight the ongoing dynamics within the crypto market’s upper echelons and emphasize Galaxy Digital’s growing role as a custodian for substantial Bitcoin assets.