Bitcoin OG Closes $435M BTC Exit
A early Bitcoin investor has completed the sale of an entire 5,000 $BTC position held for more than 12 years, walking away with roughly $435.75 million in total proceeds, according to onchain
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Bitcoin OG Closes $435M BTC Exit
A early Bitcoin investor has completed the sale of an entire 5,000 $BTC position held for more than 12 years, walking away with roughly $435.75 million in total proceeds, according to onchain