{"id":22740,"date":"2026-02-25T11:13:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T11:13:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bitunikey.com\/news\/ethereum-price-prediction-as-vitalik-buterin-sold-17000-eth-in-february\/"},"modified":"2026-02-25T11:13:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T11:13:31","slug":"ethereum-price-prediction-as-vitalik-buterin-sold-17000-eth-in-february","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bitunikey.com\/news\/ethereum-price-prediction-as-vitalik-buterin-sold-17000-eth-in-february\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethereum price prediction as Vitalik Buterin sold 17,000 ETH in February"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-detail__content blocks\">\n<p class=\"is-style-lead\">Ethereum price is facing a period of increased scrutiny as on-chain data reveals significant selling pressure originating from its co-founder, Vitalik Buterin. <\/p>\n<div id=\"cn-block-summary-block_f76c18162e35f883dfe55ff9acdf87fb\" class=\"cn-block-summary\">\n<div class=\"cn-block-summary__nav tabs\">\n        <span class=\"tabs__item is-selected\">Summary<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"cn-block-summary__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On-chain data from Arkham Intelligence reveals that Vitalik Buterin\u2019s associated wallets saw a steady decline from 241,000 ETH to 224,000 ETH in February.<\/li>\n<li>The sales were executed through the CoW Protocol using small, staggered swaps to minimize market impact.<\/li>\n<li>Ethereum is currently battling to maintain the $1,900 level; while the RSI suggests it is in oversold territory, the price remains firmly below its 50-day SMA ($2,538), with major support now sitting at $1,800.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .cn-block-summary --><\/p>\n<p>According to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/intel.arkm.com\/explorer\/entity\/vitalik-buterin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">data<\/a> from Arkham Intelligence, wallets associated with Buterin have been remarkably active throughout February, offloading approximately 17,000 ETH. These transactions have sparked concerns regarding market sentiment among long-term holders.<\/p>\n<p>Vitalik Buterin\u2019s wallets saw their holdings decrease from approximately 241,000 ETH at the start of February to 224,000 ETH following a consistent series of monthly outflows.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vitalik Buterin\u2019s ETH balance history | Source: Arkham<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The sheer volume of 17,000 ETH entering the liquid market has created a psychological headwind for traders. <\/p>\n<p>While Buterin has historically sold portions of his holdings for charitable donations or to support ecosystem development, the timing of these sales, occurring amidst a broader market consolidation, has intensified the focus on Ethereum\u2019s short-term price stability.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- .cn-block-related-link --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ethereum price analysis: Bulls fight to hold $1,900<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Looking at the daily ETH\/USDT chart, Ethereum (ETH) is currently navigating a precarious recovery phase. After a sharp decline from the $3,400 level earlier in the year, the price found temporary footing near the $1,800 psychological support zone. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1814\" height=\"920\" src=\"https:\/\/bitunikey.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1772017999_463_Ethereum-price-prediction-as-Vitalik-Buterin-sold-17000-ETH-in.webp.webp\" alt=\"Ethereum price prediction as Vitalik Buterin sold 17,000 ETH in February - 2\" class=\"wp-image-14451933\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ethereum price analysis | Source: Crypto.News<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As of February 25, ETH is trading at approximately $1,915, marking a modest 3.45% intraday gain.<\/p>\n<p>The price action remains dominated by a bearish trend, as evidenced by the 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA), which sits far above the current price at $2,538. This indicates that the medium-term momentum is firmly in the hands of the bears. <\/p>\n<p>Immediate resistance is located at the $2,000\u2013$2,100 cluster, where the price previously stalled. A breakout above this level is required to shift the narrative toward a recovery.<\/p>\n<p>Conversely, the RSI offers a glimmer of hope. Currently at 35.54, the RSI is recovering from \u201coversold\u201d conditions. The bullish divergence forming on the RSI suggests that the downward momentum is exhausting, potentially leading to a relief rally. <\/p>\n<p>If $1,850 fails to hold as support, the next major downside target lies at the $1,700 horizontal support. For now, Ethereum remains in a \u201cwait-and-see\u201d zone, caught between Buterin\u2019s sell-side pressure and technical oversold signals.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- .cn-block-related-link --><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ethereum price is facing a period of increased scrutiny as on-chain data reveals significant selling pressure originating from its co-founder, Vitalik Buterin. 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