Stablecoin

Shift

Bitcoin

April

when

<ul>
 <li>Whale sells 200 BTC worth $18.35M after 3 years.</li>
 <li>Original BTC stash withdrawn from OKX in April 2023.</li>
 <li>Total profit exceeds $25M, a 223% gain.</li>
</ul>
<p>A long-dormant Bitcoin whale has just made headlines by selling 200 BTC, worth approximately $18.35 million. The whale, identified as address <strong>1CA98y</strong>, had been inactive for nearly three years before this sudden move. The sale marks a significant return, highlighting the power of patience in crypto investing.</p>
<p>The Bitcoin whale originally withdrew 400 BTC from the crypto exchange OKX on <strong>April 1, 2023</strong>, when the price of Bitcoin was around <strong>$28,432</strong>. At that time, the total value of the withdrawal stood at $11.37 million.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="profits-soar-with-strategic-patience">Profits Soar with Strategic Patience</h2>
<p>Fast forward to now, and this whale has already offloaded <strong>half of the holdings</strong> for over $18M — a stunning <strong>223% profit</strong>. That means the profit alone stands at <strong>more than $25 million</strong>, assuming the remaining 200 BTC are still held or sold at similar market prices.</p>
<p>The move underscores how some early investors or long-term holders in the crypto space can significantly outperform the market by staying patient during volatility and downturns.</p>
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   <p>Whale 1CA98y just sold 200 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$BTC</a>($18.35M) after being dormant for nearly 3 years.<br><br>This whale originally withdrew 400 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$BTC</a>(at $11.37M) from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OKX?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#OKX</a> on April 1, 2023, when the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$BTC</a> price was $28,432.<br><br>His profit now exceeds $25M(+223%).<a href="https://t.co/rglMMX98k1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/rglMMX98k1</a> <a href="https://t.co/u13faLHDWo" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/u13faLHDWo</a></p>— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) <a href="https://twitter.com/lookonchain/status/1993933413590684005?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">November 27, 2025</a>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="whale-movements-and-market-sentiment">Whale Movements and Market Sentiment</h2>
<p>Whale activities often influence market sentiment and are closely watched by traders and analysts. Such a large sell-off can create temporary price pressure, but it also reflects confidence in taking profits after a major price rally.</p>
<p>While many retail traders chase short-term trends, this Bitcoin whale’s move serves as a reminder of the benefits of long-term holding and strategic exits.</p>
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