Dormant Whale Wallet Revives as $325M in Bitcoin Moves After 10 Years

By: tronweekly|2025/05/07 08:15:01
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Two long-dormant Bitcoin whale wallets have been reactivated after over a decade, transferring a combined $325 million in BTC.The reasons behind the sudden move and activity remain unclear, but different theories have come up regarding the activity.Whale activity has stirred conversations in the crypto space again as a 10-year-long dormant Bitcoin wallet moved over $325 million worth of BTC after more than a decade of silence. According to data from Spot On Chain, the first wallet, which was inactive for about 10 years, moved 2,343 BTC now valued at $222.2 million. This address reportedly bought 2,187 BTC in July 2013 for only $85 each, spending around $185,850.Dormant Whale Wallet Revives as $325M in Bitcoin Moves After 10 Years 4The second wallet, which was quiet for over 11 years, transferred 1,079 BTC worth about $102.5 million. The wallet likely purchased the token in mid-2013 for roughly $91,713, also at a similar rate per coin ($85).Dormant Whale Wallet Revives as $325M in Bitcoin Moves After 10 Years 5 The transaction has raised different speculation across the crypto community, with many wondering who the whales are, their identity, motives, and the potential market impact of such a large-scale movement.Possible Motives Behind Whale MovementsThe reason for the sudden move in these wallets is still unknown, but different people have shared their different takes on the matter. Some believe the whales might be planning to sell, while others think the owners of the coins may have new owners or the original users just regained access and decided to move them.There’s also a possibility they are getting ready for market changes, especially with the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate update coming on May 7. Big transfers like these often make investors nervous and increase selling pressure. In 2024, many wallets, including some from the early Bitcoin days, became very active. Read More: Deep Freeze Empowers XRPL Compliance With Institutional Token Control

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On March 4, 2026, DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE American: DDC) today announced preliminary, unaudited full-year financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025. The company expects to achieve record revenue and record positive adjusted EBITDA, primarily driven by continued growth in its core consumer food business and overall margin improvement. The final audited financial report is expected to be released in mid-April 2026.


2025 Full-Year Financial Highlights


Revenue: Expected to be between $39 million and $41 million, reaching a new company high.


Organic Growth: Excluding the impact of the company's strategic contraction of its U.S. operations, core revenue is expected to grow 11% to 17% year over year.


Gross Profit Margin: Expected to be between 28% and 30%, reflecting continued operational efficiency improvements.


Adjusted EBITDA: The company expects to achieve a positive full-year result in 2025, a significant improvement from a $3.5 million loss in 2024, mainly due to rigorous cost controls and a higher-margin sales mix.


Core Consumer Food Business Performance


In 2025, DDC's core consumer food business maintained strong operational performance.


The company also disclosed Core Consumer Food Business Adjusted EBITDA, a metric that further excludes costs related to its Bitcoin reserve strategy and non-cash fair value adjustments related to its Bitcoin holdings from adjusted EBITDA to more accurately reflect the core business performance.


In 2025, Core Consumer Food Business Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $5.5 million and $6 million.


Bitcoin Reserve Update


In the first half of 2025, DDC initiated a long-term Bitcoin accumulation strategy, holding Bitcoin as its primary reserve asset.


As of December 31, 2025: The company holds 1,183 BTC.


As of February 28, 2026: Holdings increased to 2,118 BTC


Today's additional purchase of 65 BTC brings the company's total holdings to 2,183 BTC


DDC Founder, Chairman, and CEO Norma Chu stated, "We are proud to have closed 2025 with record revenue and positive adjusted EBITDA, demonstrating the steady growth of the company's consumer food business and the ongoing improvement in profitability. We are building a disciplined, growth-oriented food platform and strategically allocating capital to Bitcoin assets with a long-term view, aligning with our core beliefs. We believe that this dual-track model of 'Steady Consumer Business + Strategic Bitcoin Reserve' will help DDC create lasting long-term value for shareholders."


Adjusted EBITDA Definition
For the full year 2025, the company defines "Adjusted EBITDA" (a non-GAAP financial measure) as: Net income / (loss) excluding the following items:· Interest expense· Taxes· Foreign exchange gains/losses· Long-lived asset impairment· Depreciation and amortization· Non-cash fair value changes related to financial instruments (including Bitcoin holdings)· Stock-based compensation


About DDC Enterprise Limited


DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE: DDC) is actively implementing its corporate Bitcoin Treasury strategy while continuing to strengthen its position as a leading global Asian food platform.


The company has established Bitcoin as a core reserve asset and is executing a prudent, long-oriented accumulation strategy. While expanding its portfolio of food brands, DDC is gradually becoming one of the public company pioneers in integrating Bitcoin into its corporate financial architecture.


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