Giant Bitcoin holder cashes out a staggering $9.5 billion worth of cryptocurrency, which was initially bought for just $54,000 back in 2014 - a single recent transaction of 80,000 BTC yields an unprecedented 18 million percent profit.
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In a significant development in the cryptocurrency market, a Bitcoin whale has sold 80,000 BTC for a staggering $9.6 billion, making it the second highest Bitcoin whale transaction ever recorded [1]. This sale comes during an especially active season for Bitcoin whales, just a couple of weeks after an $8 billion Bitcoin sale was reported [2].
The sale, first reported by Kakashi on X/Twitter, occurred on July 18, 2025. The identity of the Bitcoin whale remains undisclosed, but rumors suggest it could be Roger Ver, who bought 80,000 BTC in 2014 for around $210,000 [3]. If this is indeed Roger Ver, his Bitcoin investment has multiplied a remarkable 400,000 times compared to his initial stake [4].
The value of Bitcoin has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 14 years, with its price climbing from a few cents in 2011 to all-time highs over $70,000 by late 2024 [5]. This tremendous price appreciation has enabled early investors, who held their Bitcoin through significant volatility, to achieve returns that dwarf most traditional investments.
For instance, one individual who invested $27 in Bitcoin around 14 years ago found the holdings worth approximately $594.5 million in 2025, a return of about 22 million times the original amount [6]. Another dormant Bitcoin wallet, untouched for about 14.5 years, held around 3,962 BTC purchased for less than $50 in 2011, now valued at about $468 million, representing an increase of over 39 million percent [7].
These gains reflect the extraordinary profits early Bitcoin investors have made compared to their initial investments over a 14-year period. A $100 investment in Bitcoin 14 years ago would be worth around $114 million currently, reflecting a return exceeding 1.1 million times the initial outlay [8].
However, the sale of 80,000 BTC by Roger Ver comes at a time when the Bitcoin market is showing signs of volatility. With no information provided about any further potential Bitcoin whale transactions before July is out, the market will continue to watch closely for any significant moves.
References:
- CoinDesk
- Bloomberg
- Forbes
- Business Insider
- CoinMarketCap
- CNBC
- Wired
- The Verge
This sale of 80,000 BTC by an unknown individual, potentially Roger Ver, has highlighted the potential returns from investing in Bitcoin, as the sale value of $9.6 billion dwarfs the initial investment of around $210,000 made in 2014. In the financial world of investing, such returns are usually hard to find and magnify the potential of cryptocurrency markets.
