Vitalik Buterin Linked Wallet Moves 1.3K Ethereum, Can ETH Hit $5k?

As a seasoned analyst with over two decades of experience in the financial markets, I have witnessed countless transactions that seem peculiar at first glance but often turn out to be routine. However, when it comes to Ethereum and its founder Vitalik Buterin, every move is under intense scrutiny due to the cryptocurrency’s massive influence on the global financial landscape.


1,300 Ethereum, valued at approximately $3.17 million, have been transferred from a wallet linked to Vitalik Buterin to another account. The initial transaction saw 700 ETH, suspected to originate from another associated wallet, being sent to the first one. This transfer has ignited debates among crypto enthusiasts regarding the possible motivation behind this action.

Significantly, this trend has attracted investor attention, particularly since the Ethereum price jumped about 6% today, sparking discussions about a possible rise towards $5,000.

Wallet Linked To Vitalik Buterin Shifts 1.3K ETH

Today, according to the top blockchain transaction tracking service, Lookonchain, a wallet labeled “0xD04d” sent 1,300 ETH to wallet “0x5567.” Lookonchain suggests that this $3.17 million transaction from wallet “0xD04d” may be connected to Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin.

Significantly, following the transfer of the funds, the “0x5567” digital wallet subsequently transferred approximately 74.17 Ether (around $181,000) to a well-known cryptocurrency platform, Paxos. It’s important to mention that this is not an isolated instance, as the same wallet had previously moved funds. Specifically, around 348 days prior, the same wallet (acting as sender) transferred 1,000 Ether, then valued at $2.45 million, to the identical wallet “0x5567”.

Following the receipt of the 1K funds, the digital wallet automatically transferred this amount to the Bitstamp trading platform. It’s worth mentioning that these recurring transactions have sparked conversations among investors about the possible motive behind them and their potential effects on the market.

Simultaneously, Lookonchain pointed out that the sender had previously received approximately 70,000 Ether from another wallet, potentially linked to Ethereum’s founder or someone close to them. Interestingly, this substantial sum of around $171.5 million has fueled further conjectures following recent transactions.

Vitalik Buterin Linked Wallet Moves 1.3K Ethereum, Can ETH Hit $5k?

Will ETH Price Hit $5000?

Despite the recent transfer related to Vitalik Buterin-related wallet, ETH price was up over 5.6% and exchanged hands at $2,431, with its trading volume rising 49% to $21.91 million. The crypto has touched a 24-hour high of $2,452.57 recently, with its Futures Open Interest soaring 9% to $11.5 billion.

Interestingly, the increase in cryptocurrency prices is happening during a general market improvement today. It seems that the 50 basis point reduction in interest rates by the US Fed has positively influenced market feelings, as suggested by the upward trend in various financial markets.

As an analyst, I’ve been closely monitoring Ethereum’s price movements. The latest dip in Q3 seems to have stirred renewed interest among traders, potentially pushing the crypto towards $5,000. Despite Ethereum’s recent fluctuations sparking speculation, overall market optimism remains strong. This is due to positive macroeconomic developments and other favorable market trends.

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2024-09-19 18:45