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Ancient Ethereum Whale With Over 12,000 ETH Creates Noise – Crypto News
The Ethereum market is buzzing after a long-dormant “whale” – a major investor holding a vast amount of cryptocurrency – resurfaced and transferred a significant amount of ETH to the Kraken exchange. This move has sparked speculation about a potential price drop, but wider market trends suggest a more complex picture.
On-chain analytics firm Spot On Chain has disclosed that the investor, who participated in Ethereum’s Initial Coin Offering (ICO) in 2014, recently deposited 1,069 ETH, valued at roughly $3.56 million, to Kraken.
Traditionally, deposits to exchanges are seen as a sign of intent to sell, potentially putting downward pressure on the price of ETH.
This whale’s activity is particularly noteworthy because of their participation in the Ethereum ICO. Back in 2014, they acquired 12,566 ETH at a meager $0.30 per token. The recent transfer represents just a fraction of their holdings, but the sale price – over $3,300 per ETH – signifies a massive profit for the early investor.
An #Ethereum #ICO participant returned after 1.12 years to deposit 1,069 $ETH ($3.56M) to #Kraken at $3,329 3 hours ago.
The whale received 12,566 $ETH at #Ethereum Genesis in Jul 2015, at an ICO price of ~$0.31,
And then distributed the $ETH across 12 wallets in 2017, of which… pic.twitter.com/Lid1hItGik
— Spot On Chain (@spotonchain) April 6, 2024
Ethereum Market Shows Signs Of Accumulation
While the whale’s move might suggest a potential sell-off, on-chain data reveals a broader trend that could offset its impact. According to IntoTheBlock, a blockchain analytics company, the past quarter witnessed a significant outflow of ETH from cryptocurrency exchanges, totaling a staggering $4 billion.
This movement suggests that many investors are accumulating ETH, potentially anticipating future price increases.
Ether market cap currently at $409 billion. Chart: TradingView.com
Dencun Upgrade Fuels Ethereum Network Activity
The news comes on the heels of Ethereum’s successful Dencun upgrade, implemented in March 2024. The upgrade aimed to address the network’s scalability issues, specifically targeting high transaction fees and slow processing times.
Early signs appear positive, with IntoTheBlock reporting a surge in activity on the main optimistic rollups (Layer 2 scaling solutions) following the upgrade.
Weekly transaction volume reached highs of 32 million, indicating increased network usage. While gas prices have risen recently, they were initially significantly lower on many Layer 2 solutions after the upgrade.
Market Uncertainty Remains
The combined effect of the whale’s sale, the wider accumulation trend, and the Dencun upgrade’s impact on network activity make it difficult to predict the short-term direction of the Ethereum market.
While the whale’s sale could trigger a price dip, the broader accumulation trend suggests underlying bullish sentiment. The Dencun upgrade’s success in reducing transaction fees and increasing network usage could further bolster investor confidence.
Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView
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