Dormant Bitcoin whales awaken after a decade, $325m moved ahead of Fed rate decision

By: bitcoin ethereum news|2025/05/06 21:30:01

Two long-dormant Bitcoin wallets from the early “Satoshi era” have suddenly become active after more than a decade of silence, moving a combined $325 million worth of Bitcoin just ahead of a major U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate decision. According to blockchain analytics platform Spot On Chain, the first whale transferred 2,343 BTC, valued at approximately $222.2 million, to a new wallet after being inactive for 10.5 years. Historical data shows that this whale originally acquired around 2,187 BTC in July 2013 for just $185,850, an average price of $85 per coin. The second whale re-emerged after more than 11 years, moving 1,079 BTC worth roughly $102.5 million. This wallet’s Bitcoin holdings were also accumulated in mid-2013 for an estimated $91,713 at a similar per-coin price. While the exact motivations behind these transfers remain unclear, they could stem from recovered private keys, changes in ownership, or long-term holders preparing to liquidate their positions after years of holding. Notably, these significant movements come just before the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate announcement, scheduled for Wednesday, May 7, 2025. The Federal Reserve is widely expected to maintain its current interest rate range of 4.25% to 4.50%, as policymakers take a cautious “wait-and-see” approach amid ongoing economic uncertainties, including the potential impacts of recent U.S. tariff policies. These large whale transactions, timed so close to the Fed’s announcement, suggest that these major players may be positioning themselves ahead of expected market volatility. Bitcoin has been trading in a narrow range, consolidating between $94,000 and $95,000 following a pullback from $97,700 on May 2. Further, on-chain data reflects a highly profitable market environment, raising questions about whether some may be preparing to lock in gains. According to Glassnode, about 88% of Bitcoin’s circulating supply is currently in profit, while most of the losses are sitting with people who bought between $95,000 and $100,000. Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s MVRV Ratio has pulled back to its long-term mean of 1.74, a level historically associated with consolidation phases and investor reset periods. Additionally, the Realized Profit/Loss (RPLR) ratio has rebounded above 1.0, suggesting a shift toward profit realization amid improving sentiment. This kind of high profitability, following a rebound from a long-term mean of 75%, is usually seen as a bullish sign, showing that investor sentiment is improving and the market has reset its expectations. However, the Realized Profit/Loss ratio now back above 1.0, signals that more holders might start locking in gains, which could add some short-term selling pressure on price. At press time, Bitcoin (BTC) was exchanging hands at $94,175 per coin. Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Source: https://crypto.news/dormant-bitcoin-whales-awaken-after-a-decade-325m-moved-ahead-of-fed-rate-decision/

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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