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Dormant coin movements do not necessarily indicate imminent selling and may reflect routine wallet maintenance or security upgrades rather than bearish intent

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FIRST SEENAug 18, 2026
LAST SEENAug 18, 2026
→ TRAJECTORY Quiet

Too little corroboration in the last 3 days to call a trend (1 article). Watching for it to gain traction.

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SOURCE EVIDENCE

"Such transactions do not necessarily indicate an impending sale. Dormant coins can be moved for a variety of reasons, including wallet reorganizations and security upgrades."

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