Asset management giant Fidelity recently moved 64,997 Ethereum, valued at $213 million, to Coinbase. This large transfer has sparked speculation about a potential sell-off, especially amid Ethereum's recent price decline.
Ethereum Faces Price Drops
Ethereum, like many other cryptocurrencies, has seen significant price reductions. Over three days, it lost 13% of its value, erasing all gains made earlier in the month. This decline has led major holders to transfer substantial amounts of ETH to exchanges, contributing to bearish momentum.
Cumberland Assists Fidelity with ETH Transfers
According to data from Lookonchain, cited by analytics firm Arkham, Fidelity completed this transfer with the assistance of Cumberland, a liquidity provider for its Ether spot ETF. The transfers included:
January 8: Movement of 20,000 ETH ($66.62 million).The following day: Another transfer of 11,250 ETH ($36.94 million) to an address labeled Cumberland DRW.By 19:35 UTC: Two transactions to Coinbase totaling 22,500 ETH ($73 million).
As of this writing, the address still holds 1,474 ETH, valued at approximately $4.8 million.
Other Major Players Selling Ethereum
The Ethereum Foundation also participated in the ongoing ETH sell-off. Data reveals that the foundation sold 100 ETH via the CoW protocol when Ethereum was trading at $3,363 per coin. In return, it received 336,300 DAI, which was transferred to another wallet tied to the foundation.
These activities have raised concerns about further price declines, potentially jeopardizing short-term market recovery expectations.
Fidelity Remains Bullish on Long-Term Growth
Despite recent sales, Fidelity maintains a positive outlook on Ethereum's future. In its report, "2025 Look Ahead," the company highlights the growth potential of the two leading cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin and Ethereum.
The report focuses on the benefits of the Deneb-Cancun upgrade, the importance of Layer 2 solutions for Ethereum, and other planned upgrades. Fidelity also compares Ethereum with Solana, emphasizing Ethereum's advantages in Total Value Locked (TVL) and developer preference, even amid Solana's recent successes in on-chain activity and yields.
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