{"id":570892,"date":"2024-01-23T09:45:38","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T09:45:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wncen.com\/?p=570892"},"modified":"2024-01-23T09:45:38","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T09:45:38","slug":"celsius-dump-triggers-ethereum-dive-35-million-sell-off-sends-eth-price-crashing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wncen.com\/news\/celsius-dump-triggers-ethereum-dive-35-million-sell-off-sends-eth-price-crashing\/","title":{"rendered":"Celsius Dump Triggers Ethereum Dive: $35 Million Sell-Off Sends ETH Price Crashing"},"content":{"rendered":"
Celsius Networks, currently undergoing bankruptcy proceedings, has engaged in significant Ethereum transactions that are causing ripples within the digital currency landscape.<\/p>\n
In the past 10 hours, on-chain analysts at LookonChain detected noteworthy transfers, including a 13,000 ETH deposit ($30 million) on Coinbase and an additional 2,200 ETH ($5 million) on FalconX. These transactions suggest a proactive stance by Celsius in addressing its ongoing financial challenges.<\/p>\n
According to Arkham Intelligence<\/a>, Celsius sold more than $125 million worth of Ethereum (ETH) coins between January 8 and January 12. The primary goal of this auction is to pay off creditors.<\/p>\n Dune Analytics also revealed a more widespread pattern of redemptions, with over $1.6 billion of staked Ethereum being redeemed during the same period. Since the Shanghai update last year, the amount of redemptions recorded is the highest.<\/p>\n The #Celsius<\/a> wallet deposited 13K $ETH<\/a>($30.34M) to #Coinbase<\/a> and 2,200 $ETH<\/a>($5.13M) to #FalconX<\/a> again in the past 10 hours.<\/p>\n Currently, 2 staking wallets of #Celsius<\/a> still hold 557,081 $ETH<\/a>($1.3B).<\/p>\n Address:https:\/\/t.co\/3gGOucC9gY<\/a>https:\/\/t.co\/zodN4gzVHK<\/a>https:\/\/t.co\/Jjt9fCN2Ej<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/E9DIZ9KDAH<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Lookonchain (@lookonchain) January 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Despite facing financial constraints imposed by the court, Celsius still holds a substantial Ethereum reserve. This reserve amounts to over 557,000 coins in two staking wallets, with a total valuation of approximately $1.3 billion. The size of this reserve adds a layer of complexity to Celsius’ current financial situation and underscores the evolving narrative within the crypto space.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n As part of its obligations to creditors, Celsius has been actively liquidating its Ethereum holdings. These auctions, aimed at paying off outstanding debts, are integral to Celsius’ bankruptcy proceedings.<\/p>\n The market has responded to these Ethereum transactions, resulting in a 4% decline in the price of ETH. The cryptocurrency slipped below the $2,350 mark, raising concerns among analysts, especially as ETH now wavers below its crucial demand zone ranging from $2,380 to $2,461.<\/p>\n Analysts predict that a failure to maintain this level could lead to a potential retreat towards the $2,000 mark.<\/p>\n Santiment’s historical data reveals that significant transactions by wealthy investors, commonly known as whales, often trigger profit-taking activities among regular ETH holders. This phenomenon intensifies selling pressure and contributes to price declines.<\/p>\n\n
Source: LookOnChain<\/pre>\n
Source: LookOnChain<\/pre>\n
Ethereum currently trading at $2,307.2 on the daily chart: TradingView.com<\/a><\/pre>\n
Wealthy Investors Trigger Ethereum Profit-Taking<\/strong><\/h2>\n