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Revival of Long-Dormant Bitcoin in 2025: A Yearly Comparison
Revived Bitcoin Supply Exceeds $52 Billion in 2025
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The year 2025 has witnessed a remarkable resurgence of dormant Bitcoin holdings, according to on-chain analyst Checkmate. In cryptocurrency terms, coins that have remained inactive on the blockchain for a minimum of five years are categorized as “old.” These assets are often divided into several age brackets, reflecting their period of dormancy.
The youngest category spans from 5 to 7 years and includes buyers from the last two Bitcoin cycles who have steadfastly held onto their investments. The intermediate range, 7 to 10 years, might see coins being lost rather than purposefully held, indicating a risk of permanent dormancy. The oldest group, 10+ years, represents the most ancient Bitcoin supply.
In 2025, these cohorts have collectively reactivated assets valued at $22.7 billion for the youngest, $16.2 billion for the middle, and $13.3 billion for the oldest group, totaling over $52 billion. The accompanying chart illustrates the comparison of these movements with previous years.
Historical Context: Old Bitcoin Revival Trends
According to Checkmate’s analysis on X, the year 2024 previously held the record for the highest amount of 5+ year old Bitcoin being reactivated. However, 2025 is on track to potentially surpass this record by year’s end. Notably, the 10+ year cohort has already outperformed its 2024 counterpart, highlighting a significant revival of ancient Bitcoin holdings. One remarkable observation is the revival of $9.5 billion worth of Bitcoin from a single holder possessing 80,000 BTC.
Current Market Impact and Liquidations
Meanwhile, the cryptocurrency derivatives market has experienced substantial liquidations amid recent Bitcoin volatility. Data from CoinGlass indicates that $686 million in liquidations occurred over the past 24 hours, with long contracts bearing the brunt due to a net downward trend. Specifically, long position liquidations amounted to $363 million, while short positions saw $318 million liquidated.
Despite the prevailing downward pressure, significant short liquidations have also taken place as the market experienced fluctuations. Bitcoin’s price initially dipped below $100,000 before rebounding to its current level.
Breakdown of Liquidations by Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin-related contracts were the most affected, accounting for $231 million in liquidations, followed by Ethereum with $165 million. This distribution underscores Bitcoin’s dominant influence in the market.
Bitcoin Price Overview
As of this writing, Bitcoin’s price hovers around $101,500, reflecting an approximate 8% decline over the past week.
The chart below illustrates the price trend of Bitcoin over the previous five days.
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