Dormant Bitcoin Movements Surge by 121% in Q1 2025 Amid Shifting Investor Sentiment

An on-chain analyst reported that dormant Bitcoin activity surged by 121% in Q1 2025 compared to the same period last year, with over 62,000 BTC moved by long-term holders. January, February, and March saw significant increases in the amount of dormant Bitcoin being transferred, signaling that long-term investors may be repositioning in response to macroeconomic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and evolving market conditions. Additionally, a similar trend is observed in Ethereum, where whale movements after years of inactivity have raised questions about strategic shifts in investor behavior. Both coins appear to be reacting to broader economic trends, with Bitcoin showing signs of recovery rally after a period of deep drawdowns, while substantial ETH transfers indicate heightened repositioning amid economic pressures. The report, originally published on BeInCrypto, highlights these movements as potential indicators of future market changes, although the underlying motivations remain rooted in a complex mix of liquidity demands and evolving price expectations.