A significant loss has been recorded by an Ethereum whale, as revealed by on-chain data shared by The Data Nerd.
The whale had previously acquired 2,140 ETH, totaling $7.13 million, at an average price of $3,331 per ETH about three months ago. However, with Ethereum’s current price downturn, the value of those holdings has dropped substantially.
As of today, the whale deposited their ETH to Binance, where it was valued at $4.06 million. If the whale decided to sell at this price, they would incur a loss of approximately $3.08 million, or 43% of their initial investment.
This sharp decline reflects the broader struggles of the Ethereum market, with the price of the cryptocurrency trading at its lowest point in a year. Ethereum has experienced a 20% drop in value over the past month, and at the time of writing, is trading at $1,816—62% lower than its all-time high.
Unlike other altcoins, Ethereum has failed to reach its previous peak despite market optimism in the past bull cycle.
This loss highlights the risks that large investors face in the volatile crypto market, where fluctuations in price can lead to significant financial setbacks. Despite Ethereum’s long-term potential, the current market conditions have been harsh, and for this whale, the consequences of the downturn are painfully evident.
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