Vitalik sells again.
By Maxime Laurent · 2026-02-23 13:26
Vitalik sells again.
1,869 $ETH in two days — but context matters more than headlines.
Every time
Vitalik Buterin
moves coins, crypto Twitter explodes.
Over the past two days, he reportedly sold 1,869 ETH (~$3.67M).
Previously, he offloaded 6,958 ETH (~$14.78M) — after which $ETH dropped more than 20%.
Since early February, total sales are estimated around $15M.
Sounds dramatic?
Now zoom out.
He still holds roughly 200,000 ETH — worth over $380M.
That’s the part most panic posts conveniently ignore.
Founders selling a fraction of their holdings isn’t automatically bearish. It can mean:
– Funding research or ecosystem grants
– Personal diversification
– Tax obligations
– Philanthropy
– Operational expenses
Vitalik has historically used funds for donations, public goods, and Ethereum ecosystem development.
But markets are emotional.
When the face of Ethereum sells, traders interpret it as signal. Whether it is or not.
Here’s the uncomfortable truth:
In a fragile sentiment environment, even small supply events amplify fear.
If leverage is high and confidence is low, narratives matter more than size. And 1,800 ETH is nothing compared to daily exchange volume.
From my terrace in the south of France, watching $ETH charts flicker while headlines scream “Vitalik dumping,” I feel like this is more psychology than fundamentals.
If he were unloading aggressively, that would be different.
But trimming a tiny percentage while holding 200K ETH?
That’s not abandonment.
That’s liquidity management.
Crypto loves drama.
But numbers tell calmer stories.
Respire un peu. 🔥🌊
#Ethereum #ETH #Vitalik #Crypto #OnChain #MarketSentiment
1,869 $ETH in two days — but context matters more than headlines.
Every time
Vitalik Buterin
moves coins, crypto Twitter explodes.
Over the past two days, he reportedly sold 1,869 ETH (~$3.67M).
Previously, he offloaded 6,958 ETH (~$14.78M) — after which $ETH dropped more than 20%.
Since early February, total sales are estimated around $15M.
Sounds dramatic?
Now zoom out.
He still holds roughly 200,000 ETH — worth over $380M.
That’s the part most panic posts conveniently ignore.
Founders selling a fraction of their holdings isn’t automatically bearish. It can mean:
– Funding research or ecosystem grants
– Personal diversification
– Tax obligations
– Philanthropy
– Operational expenses
Vitalik has historically used funds for donations, public goods, and Ethereum ecosystem development.
But markets are emotional.
When the face of Ethereum sells, traders interpret it as signal. Whether it is or not.
Here’s the uncomfortable truth:
In a fragile sentiment environment, even small supply events amplify fear.
If leverage is high and confidence is low, narratives matter more than size. And 1,800 ETH is nothing compared to daily exchange volume.
From my terrace in the south of France, watching $ETH charts flicker while headlines scream “Vitalik dumping,” I feel like this is more psychology than fundamentals.
If he were unloading aggressively, that would be different.
But trimming a tiny percentage while holding 200K ETH?
That’s not abandonment.
That’s liquidity management.
Crypto loves drama.
But numbers tell calmer stories.
Respire un peu. 🔥🌊
#Ethereum #ETH #Vitalik #Crypto #OnChain #MarketSentiment
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