Winklevoss Twins Transfer $130 Million in Bitcoin to Gemini as Profits Reach $1.8 Billion

Cameron Winklevoss and Tyler Winklevoss have transferred approximately $130 million worth of Bitcoin to wallets connected with the Gemini crypto exchange over the past week. Blockchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence indicated the move could signal preparation for a potential sale.

Despite the transfer, the twins still hold about $764 million in bitcoin. Data suggests their total estimated profit from bitcoin investments has reached roughly $1.8 billion.

Early Bitcoin Investment Drives Massive Returns

The brothers first entered the bitcoin market in April 2013, purchasing about $11 million worth of the digital asset at roughly $120 per coin. The investment was funded using part of a $65 million legal settlement related to their dispute with Mark Zuckerberg.

As bitcoin’s price surged over the years, the value of their holdings expanded dramatically, surpassing $1 billion by late 2017 when bitcoin approached $20,000. At one point, the twins were estimated to control around 1% of bitcoin’s circulating supply.

Broader Institutional Bitcoin Movements

The transfers come during increased activity among large bitcoin holders. Recent blockchain data shows government and institutional wallets also moving significant amounts of bitcoin as the asset regained the $70,000 price level after several days of market pressure.

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