Why Did Trump’s WLFI Sell Ethereum at 55% Loss? Market Signals Explained
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World Liberty Financial, sold a large Ethereum holding at a nearly 55% loss, raising questions about their motives.
Several major Ethereum whales are making significant moves, including one exiting with reduced profits.
Ethereum's price is declining, with analysts identifying a key support level as investors monitor whale activity for potential market impact.
In a move that’s caught the attention of the crypto world, World Liberty Financial Inc. (WLFI) – a wallet linked to a Trump-affiliated group – has sold a large chunk of Ethereum at a nearly 55% loss. It’s not just the size of the loss that’s raising eyebrows, but the timing of the sale too.
Why would a major player choose to offload at such a steep discount, especially when the market is already under pressure?
There’s more to this story than just numbers – and the details are both surprising and telling.
$8 Million Ethereum Sale Raises Eyebrows
Data from Arkham Intelligence shows that the wallet moved 5,471 ETH for about $8 million. The sale happened at an average price of $1,465 per ETH, far below what the group originally paid.
WLFI had previously purchased 67,498 ETH for around $210 million—at an average price of $3,259 per coin. With Ethereum’s current price much lower, the company is now sitting on an unrealized loss of around $125 million.
Why Take a 55% Hit?
This latest sale alone resulted in a loss of about $7.9 million, as the ETH was sold for $8.01 million—much less than what was originally spent to buy it. Some see the move as a way to rebalance their portfolio or free up cash. Others think it could be a reaction to the recent market volatility.
Long-Term Whales Are Making Moves Too
It’s not just WLFI. A well-known Ethereum whale has also exited the market. After holding 10,000 ETH for over 900 days, the whale sold the full amount for a $2.75 million profit.
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