Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has sold 17,196 ETH since early February, totaling approximately $34.96 million, exceeding his initially planned allocation of 16,384 ETH disclosed in January. The sales represent a 4.9% increase over the target and are part of Buterin’s multi-year capital allocation strategy to fund open-source projects and support the long term sustainability of the Ethereum Foundation.
Funding Open-Source and Core Protocol Development
Buterin described his initial withdrawal as his “own share of the austerity” to ensure continued development across Ethereum’s ecosystem. The funds are earmarked for multi-year initiatives including secure and verifiable software and hardware across sectors such as finance, communication, governance, operating systems, secure hardware, and biotech applications.
ETH Price Performance During Sales
Unlike prior sales that coincided with Ether price declines, the latest tranche occurred amid market gains. Over the last 24 hours, ETH rose nearly 10%, trading from $1,816 to $2,100 during Asia sessions, outperforming Bitcoin, XRP, and BNB, which recorded single-digit gains. Earlier sales in which Buterin sold smaller ETH amounts, such as 6,958 ETH for $14.78 million, previously saw Ether drop as much as 22.7%, highlighting a divergence in market response during the latest transactions.
The ongoing ETH sales underscore Buterin’s commitment to long-term Ethereum development while reflecting careful planning to mitigate market impact.
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