{"id":601891,"date":"2024-04-07T18:30:28","date_gmt":"2024-04-07T18:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uniquehot.com\/?p=601891"},"modified":"2024-04-07T14:15:21","modified_gmt":"2024-04-07T14:15:21","slug":"sleeping-giant-awakens-ancient-ethereum-whale-with-over-12000-eth-creates-noise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uniquehot.com\/news\/sleeping-giant-awakens-ancient-ethereum-whale-with-over-12000-eth-creates-noise\/","title":{"rendered":"Sleeping Giant Awakens! Ethereum Whale With Over 12,000 ETH Creates Noise"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Ethereum market is buzzing after a long-dormant “whale” \u2013 a major investor holding a vast amount of cryptocurrency \u2013 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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Traditionally, deposits to exchanges are seen as a sign of intent to sell, potentially putting downward pressure on the price of ETH.<\/p>\n
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 \u2013 over $3,300 per ETH \u2013 signifies a massive profit for the early investor.<\/p>\n
\nAn #Ethereum<\/a> #ICO<\/a> participant returned after 1.12 years to deposit 1,069 $ETH<\/a> ($3.56M) to #Kraken<\/a> at $3,329 3 hours ago.<\/p>\n
The whale received 12,566 $ETH<\/a> at #Ethereum<\/a> Genesis in Jul 2015, at an ICO price of ~$0.31,<\/p>\n
And then distributed the $ETH<\/a> across 12 wallets in 2017, of which\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/Lid1hItGik<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 Spot On Chain (@spotonchain) April 6, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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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<\/a> from cryptocurrency exchanges, totaling a staggering $4 billion.<\/p>\n
This movement suggests that many investors are accumulating ETH, potentially anticipating future price increases.<\/p>\n
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