Vitalik Buterin sells 493 ETH, influencing markets amid ongoing decentralized finance expansions.Vitalik Buterin sells 493 ETH, influencing markets amid ongoing decentralized finance expansions.

Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Sells 493 ETH for $1.16 Million

2026/02/10 09:01
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What to Know:
  • Vitalik Buterin sold 493 ETH, impacting the market.
  • ETH price dropped over 20% this week.
  • XRP sees growth amid DeFi expansion announcements.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin sold 493 ETH for about $1.16 million and transferred $500,000 USDC to his Kanro foundation for pandemic research, tracked on-chain by analysts.

Buterin’s significant ETH sale impacted Ethereum markets, contributing to a price drop, while his donation to Kanro underscores ongoing support for global health initiatives.

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, sold 493 ETH worth approximately $1.16 million, tracked by on-chain analysts.

The sale adds pressure on ETH’s price, notably amid broader market volatility and DeFi expansions. The community closely monitors this development.

Vitalik Buterin’s 493 ETH Sale Sparks Market Reaction

Vitalik Buterin, a prominent figure in the crypto world, made significant waves by selling 493 ETH. The transaction, valued at roughly $1.16 million, was meticulously tracked by analysts.

Buterin also transferred $500,000 USDC to the Kanro foundation, aimed at funding pandemic research. The actions echo previous strategic financial maneuvers by the Ethereum co-founder.

Ethereum Price Drops Over 20% Post-Sale

The sale contributed to an over 20% drop in Ethereum’s price, amid a turbulent market environment. Bitcoin, too, fluctuated before stabilizing in the $65k range.

Meanwhile, XRP’s value increased by 18.6%, aligning with its ledger’s DeFi expansion strategy, contrasting the downward trends of ETH and BTC.

XRP Gains 18.6% Amid DeFi Expansion

This event parallels previous market shocks, such as the July 2021 Bitcoin mining crackdown. Experts observed the largest difficulty drop since then, bringing BTC mining difficulty to historical lows.

Projections indicate potential volatility ahead, leveraging on historical data patterns. Experts advise close attention to regulatory environments and market sentiment shifts. Michael Selig, Chairman, CFTC, states, “the CFTC is partnering with the SEC on Project Crypto, which recognizes that crypto markets traverse both agencies’ regulatory boundaries, and is intended to bring coordination, coherence and a unified approach to the federal government’s oversight of crypto asset markets.”. CFTC-SEC Project Crypto Announcement

Disclaimer: The information on this website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrency markets are volatile, and investing involves risk. Always do your own research and consult a financial advisor.
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