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Ethereum

ETH 1 Hour Move
-1.19%
$1,970.38 β†’ $1,946.99

Why Ethereum is down 1.2% in the last hour

Analysis

Ethereum (ETH) slipped about 1.2% over the past hour as traders reacted to reports that Vitalik Buterin has sold additional ETH while the market continues to struggle below the $2,000 level, reinforcing near-term sell pressure. A separate CoinDesk piece on Buterin proposing AI β€œstewards” for DAO governance may have added headline-driven volatility, but it’s more of a long-term governance discussion than an immediate bullish catalyst.

Contributing Factors (3)

#1
CryptoPotato Price Analysis 8 hours ago

Vitalik Buterin Dumps Even More ETH as Prices Struggle Below $2K

Ethereum's co-founder has been disposing of large amounts of ETH for several weeks now.

Confidence
73%
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#2
CoinDesk Regulatory 21 hours ago

Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin proposes AI 'stewards' to help reinvent DAO governance

The system would use zero-knowledge proofs and secure environments (MPC/TEEs) to protect voter identity and sensitive data while preventing coercion and bribery.

Confidence
72%
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#3
CryptoPotato 23 hours ago

XRP Vs. ADA Vs. LINK Vs. ETH: Which Alt Is More Undervalued and Has the Biggest Upside?

The conclusion was derived from the 30-day MVRV of each of those altcoins (and bitcoin).

Confidence
62%
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Move Details

Asset Ethereum
Symbol ETH
Direction ↓ Bearish
Timeframe 1 Hour
Start Price $1,970.38
End Price $1,946.99
Change -1.19%
Detected Feb 22, 2026 1:45 PM

Explanation Confidence

71%

High confidence in the explanation based on source reliability and timing.