NewsletterGalaxy Digital Deposits 23,900 ETH On Coinbase Sparking Sell-Off Concerns
Highlights
- Galaxy Digital has moved 23,900 ETH to Coinbase.
- The transfer has triggered speculation for an incoming selloff for Ethereum.
- Ethereum price is braving negative reports to trade at $1,800.
Galaxy Digital may have lost faith in Ethereum and is angling for a massive offload of ETH tokens in the near future. The financial services firm has moved 23,900 ETH to Coinbase in a move that triggered sell-off concerns for the largest altcoin.
Is Galaxy Digital Selling Off Its ETH Holdings?
Fresh on-chain data suggests that Galaxy Digital is jockeying to sell off a substantial portion of its Ethereum holdings. According to an X post by Lookonchain, the firm has transferred 23,900 ETH, worth a staggering $42 million, to Coinbase.
Galaxy Digital moved the ETH holdings from its OTC wallets in multiple transactions, transferring the holdings to Coinbase in under eight hours.
“OTC wallets of Galaxy Digital have deposited 23,900 ETH ($42.52M) to Coinbased in the past 8 hours,” wrote Lookonchain.
The ETH transfers have since sparked concerns of an incoming sell-off by the financial services firm. Traditionally, whales moving a significant amount of their holdings to centralized exchanges are a tell-tale sign of an incoming asset sale.
Sentiment for a sell-off is high in this case, given the sheer volume of ETH transfers to Coinbase and Galaxy Digital’s previous track record. Last week, Galaxy Digital offloaded ETH to purchase SOL on Binance, triggering a price slump for the largest altcoin.
Why Is The Firm Selling Off Its ETH?
Recent plays are indicating a changing stance by Galaxy Digital toward Ethereum. Previously, the firm went on an ETH accumulation spree with CEO Mike Novogratz buying a significant number of assets.
The financial services firm is now turning its gaze toward Solana from Ethereum, given the wave of market challenges faced by ETH. An unenthusiastic price performance that sees Ethereum struggle to hit $2,000 and Solana’s glowing metrics is dousing Galaxy Digital’s enthusiasm for the largest altcoin.
Despite the moves, the recent ETH sales may be short-term efforts by the firm to meet its immediate liquidity needs. Furthermore, the movement of funds may be a change in internal custody processes and not an actual sale.
Ethereum price is holding its own since Galaxy Digital moved its ETH holdings to exchanges. ETH is trading at the $1,800 mark with whales scooping 10M ETH in a show of faith in the beleaguered asset.
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