When long-held coins begin moving, it can signal a shift from accumulation to distribution, particularly if funds are routed toward exchange infrastructure.
Too little corroboration in the last 3 days to call a trend (3 articles). Watching for it to gain traction.
Still mostly niche and specialist coverage — not yet picked up broadly by mainstream press.
"A sweep to a fresh address often precedes consolidation or a staged move toward a venue where the BTC could be sold or posted as collateral. Previously dormant Bitcoin wallets have been reactivating with greater frequency over the last couple years."
"Another 500 BTC dormant for more than 10 years and 746 BTC aged between three and five years have moved in recent blocks. Large transfers of long-inactive coins often attract attention from traders because they can precede selling activity."
"The implication for traders is straightforward: when long-held coins begin moving, it can signal a shift from accumulation to distribution, particularly if funds are routed toward exchange infrastructure."