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In a recent development that has sent ripples across the crypto market, a notable Ethereum (ETH) whale has reportedly initiated a sell-off of a significant amount of the digital asset, totaling a staggering $38 million. The event,&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/lookonchain/status/1784867942662086800" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">highlighted</a> by Lookonchain via X, sheds light on the intricate dynamics within the crypto space, particularly concerning market sentiment and the actions of influential investors.
According to the tweet by Lookonchain, the whale's decision to offload 11,892 ETH, equivalent to $38 million, onto the Binance exchange for sale, has sparked widespread attention and speculation. Notably, this move follows a series of trading activities by the whale, who had previously taken long positions on Ethereum futures. However, the recent deposit for sale marks a&nbsp;<a href="https://u.today/ethereum-sees-bearish-divergence" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">significant reversal</a> in their trading strategy, suggesting a shift in sentiment or a reevaluation of market conditions.
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 After the price of <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$ETH</a> dropped, the whale gave up on long <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$ETH</a> and deposited all 11,892 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$ETH</a>($38M) to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Binance?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#Binance</a> for sale, making ~$217K.This whale has gone long <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$ETH</a> 3 times since Mar 20, 2 of them were losses, with a total loss of ~$4.63M.<a href="https://t.co/SCUoiUoFvz" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/SCUoiUoFvz</a> <a href="https://t.co/egDBflIHgd" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/egDBflIHgd</a>— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) <a href="https://twitter.com/lookonchain/status/1784867942662086800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">April 29, 2024</a>
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The tweet further elucidates the whale's trading history, revealing that since March 20, the individual had undertaken long positions on Ethereum futures on three separate occasions. However, two of these instances resulted in losses, amounting to a cumulative deficit of approximately $4.63 million. This sequence of events underscores the volatility inherent in cryptocurrency markets and the inherent risks associated with trading strategies, even for seasoned investors.
<h2 dir="ltr" id="ethereum-price-struggles-continue">Ethereum price struggles continue</h2>
Meanwhile, the broader Ethereum market has been grappling with its own set of challenges. As of the latest data available, Ethereum is currently trading at $3,178, reflecting a decline of 3.86% over the past 24 hours. This&nbsp;<a href="https://u.today/is-shiba-inu-shib-finished-ethereum-eth-about-to-get-tested-cardano-ada-finally-enters-uptrend" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">downward movement</a> in price underscores the prevailing bearish sentiment that has gripped the crypto landscape in recent sessions, with Ethereum mirroring the broader market trend.
Adding to the complexity of the situation, data from CoinGlass&nbsp;<a href="https://www.coinglass.com/currencies/ETH" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">highlights</a> a significant uptick in liquidations within the Ethereum ecosystem. Over the past 24 hours, liquidations totaling $25.94 million have been recorded, signaling heightened volatility and market activity. Of this total, $20.34 million pertains to liquidations in long positions, while $5.60 million represent liquidations in short positions, indicating a diverse range of market participants affected by recent price movements.

Ethereum (ETH) Whale Triggers $38 Million Sell-Off: Details

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