Ethereum
Why Ethereum is down 1.6% today
Analysis
Ethereum (ETH) fell 1.6% over the past 24 hours as traders reacted to reports that Vitalik Buterin sold significant amounts of ETH this month, adding to near-term sell-pressure concerns. CoinDesk noted Buterin sold 17,000 ETH amid broader weakness, while The Block reported his ETH sales reached about $35 million and exceeded the previously planned allocation, reinforcing the bearish tone.
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Vitalik Buterin sold 17,000 ETH this month as ether fell 37%
The Ethereum co-founder's tracked wallets dropped from 241,000 ETH to 224,000 ETH in February, with sales routed through CoW Protocol in small batches to limit market impact.
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Vitalik Buterin ETH sales hit $35 million, exceeding planned 16,384 ETH allocation
Vitalik Buterin sold 17,196 ETH worth $35 million, surpassing his Jan. 30 'austerity' allocation of 16,384 ETH by 4.9%.
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