Ethereum Whale Stakes $2.55B ETH After $42.5M Profit

• Whale closed $612.6M ETH longs with $42.5M profit
• Reinvested $155M in spot ETH at $4,692 average
• Staked total 544,977 ETH worth $2.55B in 6 days

An anonymous Bitcoin OG has taken the crypto market by storm with massive Ethereum trades. Over the past week, this seasoned investor closed long positions totaling 130,564 ETH (worth $612.6 million) at an average price of $4,692. This move locked in an impressive $42.5 million profit.

But instead of stepping back, the trader doubled down on Ethereum by purchasing 33,381 ETH (valued at $155 million) in spot markets immediately after closing the longs.

$2.55 Billion in Ethereum Staked

What’s even more striking is the bigger picture. In just six days, this whale has acquired a total of 544,977 ETH, equivalent to $2.55 billion, and staked every single coin. This signals a strong long-term belief in Ethereum’s network and earning potential through staking.

Staking such a massive amount boosts network security and hints at major confidence in Ethereum’s proof-of-stake model. It also removes a large amount of ETH from the liquid supply, potentially influencing the token’s price.

What It Means for the Market

This kind of aggressive, strategic move by a major player often grabs attention. Not only does it show high conviction in Ethereum, but it also sends a message to other investors—staking is now a serious play, even for Bitcoin OGs.

Whether this will drive more whales to follow suit or tighten ETH supply remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Ethereum continues to earn the trust of deep-pocketed players in crypto.

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